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My mom has been a drug addict all her life. For the past 10 years she has been addicted to primarily methadone. She was on 90 mg and sold 60 mg to get her next dose. She has never worked, never had her drivers liscense and no income. That is why. She just recently got knocked down to going to the clinic everyday and she just couldnt get there and had no $ so she had to detox herself. She is staying with my aunt and our family is doing whatever we can to help. She seems to have good and bad moments. This is her 4th week. What should we expect? I feel so bad for her. Finally she wants to get clean and she is 50 yrs. old with nothing. That cant help. She doesnt have insurance either. What kind of help can I provide for her? Do you think she will ever come off drugs at this point? We are here to help her but dont know what to do.
every state offers free medical coverage example- NY has medicaid you should look into that
Pull up the "amino acids and recovery" post and see about getting her the things listed there. She's looking at possibly feeling weak, lethargic and "blah" for a year or two (typical secondary withdrawal symptoms for long term users). The things in that post will help combat it.
She should be wary of using other drugs to help her through. It's very easy to end up with another addiction when you're in this state.
Remember, she's going to be very emotionally fragile. She's dealing with the world without the mental defensive layer of drugs. It will take time to adjust and relearn how to be a person without the drugs.
She should be wary of using other drugs to help her through. It's very easy to end up with another addiction when you're in this state.
Remember, she's going to be very emotionally fragile. She's dealing with the world without the mental defensive layer of drugs. It will take time to adjust and relearn how to be a person without the drugs.
1eagle has some good information there.......he is right in that methadone is a tough drug to kick..the longer your on it and amount...the tougher to kick.....but it can be done..she will need all the positive support from her family she can get at this point...don't give up hope but please school yourself all you can about methadone and its effects on people with long term use..knowlegde is power....this form is a good place to start
being a long term 50 yr old addict..the best thing you can do is LOVE her and show it each day.
Brian
being a long term 50 yr old addict..the best thing you can do is LOVE her and show it each day.
Brian
You are wonderful for your interest and actions....mom is not hopeless....methadone is hard to quit...
but it can be done...are there any free clinics in your area? One saved me when I had no bucks and no insurance. They are around about everywhere I think....She may very well need some type of benzo to help get through this. There are many. Ask specifically if librium could be prescribed. It works but has less abuse potential than valium. Use benadryl for sleep aid. Continue to be there for her. She is quit lucky to have your support. If she has problems with food, use ensure from walgreens. But maintain nutrition. Keep her busy. Take walks. Ride a bike. read a book. Watch a comedy movie. More people here will give you even more advice. But mom is not hopeless - she is right where many others on this forum have been. And it isn't easy, doesn't always work the first time, and will test every ones willpower....stay strong, mom is worth it. She may even need an antidepressant for a couple of months to get through this. It wouldn't be uncommon.
but it can be done...are there any free clinics in your area? One saved me when I had no bucks and no insurance. They are around about everywhere I think....She may very well need some type of benzo to help get through this. There are many. Ask specifically if librium could be prescribed. It works but has less abuse potential than valium. Use benadryl for sleep aid. Continue to be there for her. She is quit lucky to have your support. If she has problems with food, use ensure from walgreens. But maintain nutrition. Keep her busy. Take walks. Ride a bike. read a book. Watch a comedy movie. More people here will give you even more advice. But mom is not hopeless - she is right where many others on this forum have been. And it isn't easy, doesn't always work the first time, and will test every ones willpower....stay strong, mom is worth it. She may even need an antidepressant for a couple of months to get through this. It wouldn't be uncommon.
Thank you so much for your help. My mom is going crazy b/c she cant sleep. We took her to the doctor but didnt want to put her on valium but I think she may need it at this point. She is having pains and cramps everywhere, but the sleep is driving her nuts.
I know one thing that I would love hearing as a recovering addict from my kids (if they knew-they are too young **thank god). But if they were old enough to grasp what is happening to their mom I would relish the words: "Mom, I love you. I know you know that, but I wanted to say it outloud. You have taught me through your example how crazy easy it is to get caught up in an addiction (notice I did not use the word "drugs"). I will never use,and have you to thank for that, Mom."
There is a reason that you are where you are now, if only because it was meant to show another soul the dangers of addiction. I know this experience has taught me that I was less than empathetic to my spouse when he went through an addiction before. Some people can walk a mile in another's shoes without changing their own pair... I needed this experience to grow as a person, as a wife, as a mother, a friend, and as a daughter. I now understand and (hopefully) no longer will pass judgement.
There is a reason that you are where you are now, if only because it was meant to show another soul the dangers of addiction. I know this experience has taught me that I was less than empathetic to my spouse when he went through an addiction before. Some people can walk a mile in another's shoes without changing their own pair... I needed this experience to grow as a person, as a wife, as a mother, a friend, and as a daughter. I now understand and (hopefully) no longer will pass judgement.
I am so sorry to hear about your mom.
If you tell us what type of symptoms she is having, someone here can help with otc remedies.
As for you...let her know that you love her and you are there. You are a good daughter to help mom like this. I imagine you didn't have the greatest childhood, yet you are there now. God love you.
I don't believe ANYONE is hopeless. I do believe there is hope for your mom!!
Hope to see you post back and let us know what is going on.
Take care of yourself.
If you tell us what type of symptoms she is having, someone here can help with otc remedies.
As for you...let her know that you love her and you are there. You are a good daughter to help mom like this. I imagine you didn't have the greatest childhood, yet you are there now. God love you.
I don't believe ANYONE is hopeless. I do believe there is hope for your mom!!
Hope to see you post back and let us know what is going on.
Take care of yourself.
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