My mom is addicted to pain killers

I wouldn't confront the i friend, it would probably make your Mom angry and ashamed. She probably wants to get off but it's difficult when she takes them for genuine pain. It would be best to deal with one addiction at a time. I quit Tramadol in 2010, I took to many and had a seizure. I went to a 6 week rehab to get off Tramadol and it's the most difficut withdrawa I have been through because it also has antidepressant qualities. I ached for months when I quit Tramadol. I quit Valium and Oxycontin in 2013. I was on Suboxone for 6 months and I got sick of feeling like a zombie so I slowly weaned myself off. I was a long withdrawal, I was so lethargic for 3 months. When I started to feel better I weaned myself off the Valium. It's not easy and she will need a lot of support and understanding. There are several medications that make opiate withdrawal easier. One you can just buy and a couple that a doctor may prescribe. I hope decides to get off because life is so much better without drugs.

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