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Benzos, Recovery, And my Own Experience

Our Allies member has mixed feelings about the klonopin her son is taking. His psychiatrist however is not concerned as long as it's being taken as pr…

Dominique Simon January 21, 2020

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Relapse and Job Loss

Her son is struggling with withdrawals from a recent relapse. As the family anticipates another job loss, and possibly more, this mom wonders how to p…

Dominique Simon March 12, 2019

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He’s Sober But Really Struggling and Losing Hope

This mom is determined to help her son, in recovery from opioid addiction since last December. But he continues to struggle, from symptoms related to …

Dominique Simon October 15, 2018

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He’s Spending His Earnings on Drugs

Controlling an addicted loved one's access to money is a constant concern for the family. Some options exist to help 'control' their spending and the…

Dominique Simon February 22, 2018