I have a crack in a foot bone of mine n had to go to the ER after pushing it almost a week. When I went i was worried about being offered narcotics n so I prepared for the visit. I prepared the best course of action for me. If worse case scenario I did grow in pain to need medicine I made a conscious decision to make sure I discussed non narcotic options whether NSAIDs Tylenol (by mouth or IV) Nerve Blockers n etc. i decided not to go into the visit telling them what I would take or want to take but instead for me to go into triage n let them know n stress i have a poly substance use disorder n history n want to list Narcotics as an allergy because I am allergic n Break out in criminal activity, suicidal thoughts/actions, self injurious behaviors (aka spiraling addiction, overuse n sometimes overdose) homelessness, poverty, and handcuffs. At first they smiled n let out a laugh until they realized how I said it with a genuine seriousness n concern. I then used that as the open door to explain to them that unless I am in a life or death situation or have to undergo an intubated surgery I refuse all narcotics. N after that the visit went swimmingly. To my surprise I received amazing non judgemental above and beyond care and even a almost never done at hospitals here in this state i moved to this month extra support assistance. They had helped me with a taxi back to my sober living house. I feel hopeful for the future of stigma about recovery. I see a lot more now in the world of compassion and care for ppl in recovery or even for ppl in active addiction but are willing to accept help n resources to get better. That being said hope everyone has a blessed night 
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