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I'll cut to the chase....you are drug dealer, correct? Whatever you are selling is illegal and it has already lead to one arrest. Honestly, I am totally soft on weed. I think it should be legalized, however, as someone who has spent my entire life dealing with the criminal element that...

Hey Crayola, I have adopted my sister's 3 kids. The youngest of which was born addicted. (heroin) She has developmental delays, but no real behavior problems. We have always tried to be honest with them about their mother's addiction. We have approached it from the position that the drugs...

I agree, it's Christmas. I wouldn't shut her out totally. If you want to buy gifts for her, do. I jusy know from experience don't buy her things that are of great monetary value. If she is an addict she will sell them. I agree with the gift certificate to get a haircut and wash. Warm...

How are his speech and motor skills? My youngest has global delays, but mostly in speech and fine motor skills. She isn't a tantrumer, per se, but a cryer and she would often cry when she became frustrated as she couldn't express herself verbally. She would also cry out of frustration in...

McDonna, I hope you feel better now, like a big weight has been lifted. Way to trust your instincts! She will burn all her bridges and then she will come back to you crying. Stay strong! You rock!

McDonna, A doctor once told me that "illness is the ultimate manipulator." Think about it. If you are sick people are expected to dote on you. They are expected to be kind to you and do things for you. Illness absolves you of any responsibility in what is going on because it isn't your...

The long and short of it is that she wants money, and I don't believe for 1 minute it is going to medical care. I admit I have no knowledge of the Thai medical system, but if she were truly gravely ill I think someone more "official" than another drifter she met along the way would be...

McDonna, I am a critical care nurse. 1st let me tell you if she had sepsis/septic shock (they are the same) That she would be very, very ill. ICU ill. Multiple IV drips and constant hardline monitoring. She, likely, would not be well enough to be sitting up in bed posting to social media...

You may also want to check with other hospice care providers in your area. Some do have and offer services in inpatient units.

I agree with MOF, I think you knew, deep down, that she wasn't going to repay you. I would just let it go. Respond to her e-mail, "I am well, sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well, I hope you feel better soon." and step away from it. Part of the emotional manipulation is that they know...

I can't give you any particular names, but I do know that people have had a lot of success with the Salvation Army, In this area they are at least a longer term rehab option. The length of detox may depend on what substances and in what amounts they are being used.

MommaK, That's horrible. I feel so bad for you. Being a step-parent can be so hard, and you have done so much for your daughter to now, suddenly, be told that your opinion doesn't matter is so wrong. I agree with you. If that is the way they want it, "Not your monkeys, not your circus." I...

I agree with this, the child would have to leave if I couldn't keep my other children safe, but my line in the sand is violence. Too many years as a nurse seeing women abused and eventually killed by their abusers. It shows a lack of control. Many, many people have been in very volatile...

I am a terrible sleeper. You did the right thing. Violence is never, never a 1 time thing. In all honesty you should call the police for a restraining order. No form of violence from anyone should ever be tolerated. Adult or child. You are absolutely right about your kids. Allowing an...

No. I think that you set a limit. You told her that if she wanted you there she had to invite you. Stick to that. A big part of recovery is making them responsible for their treatment. You did the right thing, you put the ball in her court.

I am not saying that medications aren't over prescribed or inappropriately prescribed. We, definitely, have a problem with prescription drug abuse in this country, and, yes, some doctors are unscrupulous and only care about the money. What I am saying is that it is unfair and wrong to "blame"...

You know what? I wouldn't even go there. I would step away from absolutely anything that is not a direct safety concern. I don't mean to be harsh, but this will sound harsh, and I do apologize, but if your parents are mentally competent how they handle their financial affairs is none of your...

Please tell me how a doctor, or any health care provider is supposed to know that someone is an addict unless that person decides to divulge that information? Are they supposed to assume that everyone is an addict and lying then not appropriately treat someone who is in pain? Imagine if you...

A few things. JLC, if your daughter has been on benzodiazepines long term they cannot just stop them or stop prescribing them. She WILL have a seizure and there is an actual risk of death from abrupt withdrawal of benzos. They need a very slow and medically supervised detox. Naltrexone only...

Agree with Kathy. 2 weeks is spitting in the wind, especially with such a long term addiction. I realize that insurance/funding is usually an issue. Boundaries need to be a line in the sand. Optimally, longer term inpatient treatment would be the treatment, but I know that is easier said...