If you don't take enough to get high, you probably would not have much in the way of withdrawal even if you stopped cold turkey. I have experienced radical dose reductions overnight and had nothing more than restless leg for 3 or 4 hours. I should point out that I resisted the temptation to take more than I was supposed to. If your meds get you high, tell your doctor what's happening and have them reduce the dose or try something different.

You may have to sign a contract in which you agree to take your meds as prescribed and to not take any other meds that were not prescribed by the doctor asking you to sign the contract. This contract allows the doctor to require a urine sample or blood test at any time.They will test for legal as well as illegal drugs. If your getting narcotics you need to get them from only one source. To treat you properly, your doctor must know that they are the only one giving you these drugs. You also agree, that if you do get meds from another source, like a visit to the ER or something from the Dentist you need to notify your doctor within a day or two. If you are not taking them because you are selling them, or giving them away, or stockpiling them for any reason, the drug tests you agree to take, will reveal this. It will also reveal if you are smoking or vaping pot or abusing over the counter meds. In fact, if your doctor seems nervous about treating you with narcotics encourage them to test you on a regular basis. This is their cover which they need to keep their licenses. The government is making their lives miserable and fearful and we can help them by cooperating with things like "pee tests". These medical professionals, whom are often criticized in these message boards, are our saviors and a the only people who stand between us and misery. It takes a lot of courage to treat pain patients in the current environment.

Take your meds as directed and don't use street drugs and you won't have to worry about withdrawal. If you have a problem with getting your meds it will probably originate with your insurance company and not your doctor.