He’s Not Using, But He Still Depends on Me for Everything.
decostam’s 32-year-old son lives at home, and has succeeded in abstaining from opioid use for two years. Despite this huge accomplishment, he seems …
Category: MAT (MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT) – methadone
The Biden Administration Is Easing Access to Methadone
Fentanyl and other opioids are cutting lives short in numbers we’ve never seen before. Unfortunately, this health emergency hasn’t yet generated t…
Our Loved Ones Need Us to Listen. Even (Or Especially) When Their Behavior Is at Its Worst.
When Sweets1997 and his family allowed their adult son access to their home while they were away, it was a simple act of love. They returned to a tras…
My Son is in Detox for Fentanyl – What Medication is the Best Option?
Our Alliesinrecovery.net member seeks guidance about helping her loved one find the right medication for Opioid Use Disorder. Her son has tried Suboxo…
Opioid Treatment Medications Will Be Permanently More Accessible Under New Federal Rules
Covid-19 pushed U.S. patient care to the brink. In response, take-home policies for opioid treatment medications use were temporarily relaxed. There 
Don’t Give Up Too Soon On Medication-Assisted Treatment
Elaine's son is struggling to quit opioids, but the path is hard. He’s had many rounds of detox, and is now trying to self-medicate. An initial atte…
Is Suboxone a Good Thing for Your Loved One?
An Allies in Recovery member is overwhelmed by all the conflicting information and stances on Suboxone. Her 40-year-old son has struggled for 15 year…
Am I Making Any Difference in My Daughter’s Life?
When we maintain a loving connection, we’re often doing more than we think. Allies in Recovery Member Adrexpert’s daughter achieved astonishing th…
My Daughter is Ready to Take the Next Step in Treatment. How Do We Find a Quality Residential Treatment Program for Women?
When your Loved One’s ready for residential treatment at last, will they be able to find it? The search can be daunting, especially for a program de…
Are Fentanyl Users Successful with Methadone?
This member is feeling cautiously optimistic. Her daughter is cooperating with her probation officer, starting on methadone, and has asked to move bac…