Advice for coping with my mom's drug addicton

[Gregory2001]

My name is Gregory, I am a teen. I live in Florida with my grand parents because my mom is addicted to script drugs. My dad`s vice is school. My mom came home for the weekend. She has been a long time addict (23 years). The day went fine. I forget to mention her mental jerk health issues, she has type two bi polar, shefakes ADD to get adderal, and doctor shops for it. She has over 15 prescription drugs. On Saturday she took two ambien, which as you know one would knock a horse out. During the night she drank beer and half a bottle of crown. She is going in to a place where they will be controlling her meds. I need advice on how I can cope with this. Thanks for reading this long post.
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[clean_in_ks]

I second that emotion...LOL  The AlaTeen suggestion is a FANTASTIC one.  I have two teens in my family right now that have been going to Ala-Teen....they to to meetings, and weekend camp outs, etc.  They are LOVING it....it is helping SO MUCH to talk to others who are living a very similar life as your own.
One of the biggest gifts you will learn is the "3 C's":  you didn't CAUSE your loved ones addiction, you cannot CONTROL your loved one's addiction and you cannot CURE their addiction.

So glad you had the courage to post...and have your grandparents to live with.....let us know how you're doing, K?

[SuboxoneWithdrawaling]

Hi Gregory!

I am so happy you sought help here.  My heart goes out to you, as I have a daughter who has been dealing with my addiction her whole life.  Although, it seems not to the same extent.  As a mother who also struggles with addiction, I just feel so much for you.  

Please try and stay positive and take care of YOU!  I hope your grandparents are understanding and supportive.  I know sometimes grandparents can be fed up and not so supportive...  

Help is everywhere.  the best advise I would have, if your not comfortable going to ur grandparents is to just do an internet search for an alateen or addicition affected support group in ur city.  

I pray and pray you are well!  

[Kbusymom]

So sorry you are going through this; it breaks my heart.  
You should definitely get some help for yourself; you can't carry her burden and your pain.  
My mom was severely mentally ill along with being an alcoholic.  I went to a counselor when I was younger and did Alateen.  Alateen is awesome because everyone there understands  exactly what you're going through.  
Your mother's addiciton will affect you in so many ways that you won't be aware of- the pain gets buried in the subconscious.  I know I developed coping mechanisms that helped me survive my childhood, but did not serve me well as an adult.  
Please focus on taking care of you.  I had to detach from my mom for my own sanity.  Do whatever you need to do for you.
I also hope she can get the help she needs so she can be the mother you deserve.  
Thank God for grandparents; so glad you have them.  My mom had custody of me, but my grandmother took care of me on weekends and whenever my mom was in rehab or hospital for her mental issues.  
You are so courageous to post.  I am praying for you and your family.

[atthebeach]

Hello Gregory and welcome. I am sorry you have to cope with this.
Will you mom be staying there long term? Is it a rehab?
can you ask your grandparents to send you to a counselor or a psychologist?
Talking about it with someone will help you deal with your fears and your hurts.
I am glad you came here looking for support that is very brave of you.
I am happy for you that you can live with your grandparents.
There is also a support group called alateen it is for teenagers who have an
Addict as a family member. You will find alot of support and encouragement there. Do you have a pastor you can talk to?
make sure you are getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet and getting exercise these things will also help you to maintain your health.
Keep posting for support,
Sending prayers,
Debbie

[Livenbfree]

Be glad and relieved your Mom is getting much needed help, and you take care of yourself and have some peaceful days while your Mom is recovering from this dreadful disease.