Drug Addiction: Methadone Detox Facts

Question: Mother is mentally ill with a drug addiction.?

(Posted by: beachbabie18 on 2009-11-30 10:38:47)

My mother has been on drugs for 14 years. Prescription meds. preferbly hydrocodone but now she is off the hydros due to drug courts and rehab programs. but my mother has replaced one high for another so now shes using benzo's which is zanex. a nerve pill. she gets drug tested but the problem here is that shes prescribed the zanex so when she tests dirty for it she gets to go free but her program hasnt responded to my requests to test her levels of the drug in her system cuz she takes more zanex than whats she daily prescribed. ive tried calling her probation officer, ive tried contacting her counselors and still this is going on. Does anyone know of a program that will help her? and me too. im going thru a lot of stuff taking care of her on my own and giving her money and cigarettes im supporting her and its killing me to see her like this please help because rehab and counselors havent

Posted by: PrettyP on 2009-11-30, 10:50:58

How old are you? I think you should move out. Is there a family member you could go stay with? Don't support her or buy her cigarettes. She has a problem and you are only enabling her by taking care of her. She is supposed to be the mom and she should be taking care of you! And you are not having the best life you could with her dragging you down. She needs help and you need a happy life. The two don't mix well. Don't ever follow in her footsteps. Please. If you are able to find a different place to live, tell them you would like some counseling for yourself.

Posted by: Poppy on 2009-11-30, 10:56:19

You are not obligated to help her get cigarettes or give her money. morally maybe a roof over her head(not fancy, shelter works) and some groceries. No money, it can be used for drugs. It is her obligation to sober up, she has to help herself. I suggest to you ALANON. This will help you use tough love.

Posted by: Imnotplayin on 2009-11-30, 11:04:49

Who is prescribing these drugs? Tell the psychiatrist she is being reckless with her drugs and have him put her away for a awhile, she needs to dry out. You are unequipped to deal with this problem, and you are going to be the one in the loony bin if this keeps up. I'm so sorry about your situation, it should not happen to anyone but your mother needs very specific professional help, and you can't keep enabling her. I hope you can find another place to live while your mom gets help. When she gets home, she will have to be watched and her medications will have to be dispensed to her by a responsible person, she cannot be on her own. Good Luck