After Treatment and Relapses Now She’s in Jail
All of this may make you want to give up on treatment. Please don’t. In one study of treatment, it took 4 treatment episodes on average to get a…
Member Topics: Narcan
Narcan
All pharmacies in Massachusetts have a standing order to provide you 2 doses of Narcan. You do not need a prescription. If a pharmacy is unaware of th…
Naloxone … is No Cure in Heroin Epidemic
From the New York Times: "Critics say the highly effective antidote provides a safety net for those who keep abusing drugs, enabling them to be r…
Vivitrol: for both alcohol and opiate addiction
It makes sense that your daughter is scared and ashamed. Addiction is so stigmatized, especially the use of opiates. In an ideal world, the family wou…
He Wants to Go Off Methadone Alone
AiR member mom101 is concerned about her son who wants to go off methadone on his own. Dominique Simon-Levine addresses this dilemma, discusses t…
Overdose – Who is Responsible?
The advent and availability of Narcan are pushing the responsibility for a Loved One’s behavior onto the family even more. The suggestion that f…
I Can’t Tell When He’s High
For the majority of family members, you’ll have to hone your skills and make an educated guess as to whether or not your Loved One is using…