tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8452076560635353634.post5216979774399829477..comments2023-10-12T06:05:41.794-07:00Comments on OXYCONTIN and OPIATE ADDICTION-A Mother's Story: Hugs and peace of mind about my sonDebby of Oxycontin and Opiate Addiction: A Mother's Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14881167853310152283noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8452076560635353634.post-32968176440136109152009-10-02T14:36:34.928-07:002009-10-02T14:36:34.928-07:00Dear Debby,
I haven't read all your posts, so...Dear Debby,<br /><br />I haven't read all your posts, so this might not be relevant...I just don't want you to be in the "place" I am in. I was doing the tough love route. I saw that he was in an apartment. I made sure he had food in his cupboards. I took away his cell phone, truck so he wouldn't drive illegally or call "drug friends". But I wish I could have done it all differently now. I would give anything to have him back. All that time I spent on him worrying and everything that goes with having a son with an addiction...well, now it is all spent on grief and sadness and guilt. You cannot make your son stop making the wrong decisions, he can't help it himself. The drugs are always in control of their thought processes whether they are currently using them or not. <br /><br />My son, Austin quit taking Oxycontins for 10 days before he took them his last time for emotional and physical pain, (no health care!) It is very common to overdose after you have been clean. Apparently it is a jolt to the system. <br /><br />Anyway, my heart is forever broken. Love your son as much as you can.<br /><br />Lesli....Ryan and Austin's Mom<br />Austin N. Barthen 02/26/1981 - 09/16/2005Lesli...Austin and Ryan's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883190535808574999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8452076560635353634.post-34146705304478255762009-09-30T09:29:55.628-07:002009-09-30T09:29:55.628-07:00What an inspirational piece to read. Drug addicti...What an inspirational piece to read. Drug addiction is a family disease to be sure, but those families that approach <a href="http://www.thecyn.com/drug-treatment/" rel="nofollow">drug treatment</a> together (as a strong unit) are precisely the ones that have the most success.<br /><br />Kudos to you - and wishing your family nothing but the best!<br /><br />JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8452076560635353634.post-81142721865037948152009-09-28T17:42:41.605-07:002009-09-28T17:42:41.605-07:00I'm really glad to see you happy. My post migh...I'm really glad to see you happy. My post might make you angry for bring up issues when your in a good mood but just take it as me trying to save someones life. Most people I know talk a mile a minute when there high (like you said B was doing). Unless they were doing alot of dope or really good dope and "is on a nod" then his speech would slur. I'm not trying to stir something up. Just pointing out what I been through. Also, B said he got some methadone. Is he on a methadone program where he goes to everyday and gets his dose or did he just buy some off the street to last until payday? What happens when he gets paid and wants to stay off the dope so he goes in search of more methadone but can't get any. If you do do the drug testing thing have your husband watch him and make sure the urine is warm and it is a surprise urine test out of the blue. You are doing so well and I hope this kid makes it more then you'll ever know for his sake and yours.Angelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120090889919370801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8452076560635353634.post-15639951788500228912009-09-28T17:04:51.905-07:002009-09-28T17:04:51.905-07:00Great news, Debby. Tell him he's got a lot of ...Great news, Debby. Tell him he's got a lot of people praying for him.Anonymous :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14866852475568786172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8452076560635353634.post-54840489139670921222009-09-28T17:00:24.097-07:002009-09-28T17:00:24.097-07:00I love hearing this positive report on B and his b...I love hearing this positive report on B and his behavior/demeamnor/attitude! Very encouraging.<br /><br />If I had a dime for every way my son figured out a way to fake a drug test I'd be rich (okay, maybe not rich but I could treat myself to a hot fudge sundae!).<br /><br />Hope the news continues to be good. I have to admit, I envy your relationship with B sometimes, I feel like my son only wants to spend time with me when he needs something, or to keep my happy so I will say "yes" more. I do miss him daily - he called today :)Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8452076560635353634.post-73177374247326166692009-09-28T16:52:29.819-07:002009-09-28T16:52:29.819-07:00This is so wonderful to read. I'm glad you cal...This is so wonderful to read. I'm glad you called and I'm even more glad that he is doing well. <br /><br />I love those kind of hugs, don't you?<br /><br />MHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8452076560635353634.post-63689659981308917642009-09-28T16:51:47.936-07:002009-09-28T16:51:47.936-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Monica Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767867041043811045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8452076560635353634.post-91384585342025455182009-09-28T08:23:45.393-07:002009-09-28T08:23:45.393-07:00I am so happy you were able to spend some positive...I am so happy you were able to spend some positive time with your son. It sounds like he is working his own program and you are working yours. I commend you on your stength.The neverending battle of child's opiate addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04138779247145438268noreply@blogger.com