Question about meds not given to patient leaving rehab?
Question by goldielocks123: Question about meds not given to patient leaving rehab?
I have a son who was in rehab in Orlando. We took him out today (private facility) and the staff doctor said he released AWA (against medical advice.) They refused to give him his medications when he left. Can they do this?
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Answer by Joe Collins
Yes they can, unfortunately. When a doctor believes that a patient isn’t following their orders or abusing the medications they easily can and will throw them out for ‘noncompliance’. It’s truly a depressing situation for the patient, especially if they needed say, buprenorphine or methadone maintenance therapy. My advice would be to seek another sub clinic (or similar) as soon as possible to prevent any possible withdrawal syndrome from increasing in severity beyond what the patient could handle. Even if they were no longer physically dependent on their medications, it would be wise to seek out another doctor and explain the situation. Usually medical professionals are pretty compassionate towards cases such as this and are willing to help those in need, assuming his health insurance covers the treatment. Also, it may be easier to seek out an outpatient treatment plan for your son that covers both psychiatric/psychological care alongside their temporary replacements for drugs of abuse if required.
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