Heroin addiction story – parents’ perspective #2 | My Treatment My Choice
Elizabeth was devastated to discover that her twin boys were both addicted to heroin. Here she tells their story of becoming heroin dependent, of trying to support and help them through heroin addiction and how she ultimately lost one of her sons. She also offers advice to family members on spotting the signs of heroin / opioid dependence and how to deal with dependence and relapse.
Heroin dependence doesn’t only affect the user, but can have a devastating impact on their friends and family as well. It can be exceptionally difficult for the loved ones of heroin users to know what to do for the best and how to help.
This heroin addiction story is part two of three of a series. For free advice, information and help on heroin addiction / dependence, please visit our website http://www.mytreatmentmychoice.eu/row/en
If you think you or a loved one is dependent on heroin, take our ‘signs of dependency test’ here http://www.mytreatmentmychoice.eu/row/en/dependence_identifier.asp