He’s Withdrawing At Home
A Loved One is trying to detox at home and wants to be left alone. What role should a family member play while a Loved One is suffering from withdrawa…
Category: MAT (MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT) – Suboxone (buprenorphine)
He’s Hiding Away for Most of the Day
He reached out for help from her after jail, and is getting MAT... she knows he hasn't gone anywhere as they live far out in the country. But…
Setting Up for Her to Come Back Home
A Loved One has expressed some desire to get help, but her using boyfriend complicates the situation. Dominique Simon-Levine lays out the essenti…
We’re Weighing the Pros & Cons of Different Medications
A Loved One has relapsed again and the family is in the process of meeting with doctors to consider new medications. Dominique Simon-Levine lends…
It’s Always the Same Old Story
1delapisa shares concerns that her Loved One is perpetually in the same aimless state. He refuses to address his Diabetes, he can't hold…
Is Jail the Safest Place for Him?
When is it a good idea to turn a Loved One in to the authorities? A recent conversation on this topic prompted a member to write in... Domin…
Rewards for Today or Consequences for Yesterday?
Woods is thankful their LO isn't using after a hard few weeks, but his finances are a mess. Is this a time for natural consequences from his …
He’s On Methadone and Frequently Relapsing with Alcohol
This young man is currently in detox, evaluating next steps. He's on Methadone and Mom wonders about different MAT alternatives. He needs rec…
I’m Back To The Drawing Board
A Loved One seems to have one foot in the door with recovery activities, and the other foot stuck in the old using lifestyle. Dominique Simo…
Diabetes With Multiple Addictions
1delapisa's Loved One struggles with severe addictions, Type 1 Diabetes and mental illness. He needs substantial support but refuses to discuss it…