Dear Doctor,
I want you to be aware that I am in recovery from__________________________________. I have sensitivity to all opiates, barbiturates, and other mood altering substances.
While I take full responsibility for my recovery, I need your help to maintain my sobriety and recovery. Please consult the standards for pain management put forward by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care or the World Health Organization's stepladder approach to pain treatment.
While I am not currently using and have not been since_______/____/__________, please consider my recovery as an active health condition that needs a specialized approach. I'm not only your patient; I am your partner in caring for me-thanks for being mine.
