Partnership to End Addiction
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In some treatment programs, families may not be told about all the
potential options for their loved one struggling with addiction,
especially medications to treat withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
In the next episode of the Partnership's year-long YouTube video
series, Kathleen and her family discuss how medication for their
daughter's addiction changed the trajectory of her recovery.
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"In the many sober-living homes and outpatient programs, not one
doctor, not one psychiatrist, not one person suggested our daughter
might need medication," says Kathleen, a peer parent coach at
Partnership to End Addiction.
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Medications can help the brain heal. This allows someone struggling
with substances to focus on a healthier return to their life
activities, responsibilities and relationships, without substances
getting in the way.
To truly make progress, Kathleen and her family had to find their own
path through common but rarely helpful messages to a more effective
and practical approach for helping their family member.
"I was told I was co-dependent, I was told that I was an enabler
and that's when I began my own research," Kathleen says.
"The whole 'tough love' thing is really a big
misconception. We did not have to kick her to the curb but we could
love her, we could get her medication and we could keep her
alive."
You can watch this episode and previous episodes here on drugfree.org
as we cover new topics and feature a variety of voices and stories in
this new video series.
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Want to dive deeper? Check out these additional resources on
medication-assisted treatment and harm reduction.
* WEB: How medication can help treat opioid addiction -
Research has shown that medication can be the most effective
means of treating opioid disorders and maintaining long-term
recovery.
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* WEB: Reducing the potential for harm - Check out the
steps parents and families can take to reduce risks associated
with substance use.
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* E-LEARNING: Expand your skill set - Visit our online
portal that features current courses for professionals and
organizations that include the latest research and information
along with action plans that enable change.
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