I posted this in some haste and would have replied sooner had I not been away.
Firstly I'm not really interested in "stories" or a how to guide BUT can someone please explain to me what is really wrong with that being discussed here?? Cause its illegal? Please...there is FAR more illegal stuff discussed on this board and consider this:
“Reputable and dedicated doctors who espouse a philosophy of harm minimisation can face disciplinary proceedings if they are accused of prescribing excessive amounts of drugs of addiction. Strangely, prescription shopping is not illegal, and doctor shoppers are not subject to the same legal constraints as those who prescribe for them.”
http://www.ama.com.au/web.nsf/doc/WEEN-5WHU28
So, according the the AMA, Doctor shopping itself its not illegal. And its more the doctors themselves who are likely to get in trouble. Although, somehow I doubt this actually occurs in practice.
I'd like to hear more from the people that say they have been monitored. By who? medicare? I know that there used to be a line that doctor's could call to identify a doctor shopper, but it seems that this has been discontinued or wound down to some extent Does anyone know how this works?
One point that did interest me was made by basix re: xanax and the doctor having to call up and get an authority. Now I thought that this was the case but then can anyone explain how others seem to be able to easily get this drug without this process being carried out??
Lastly, records saying your a drug abuser. Are people saying that this is something that just pops up on file.