Addiction & Alcoholism

Questions and Answers

1. Can substance abuse like morphine addiction cause early...

   - Read posted questions and answers concerning medication and memory at Caring.com.
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2. Is Mom incompetent to handle her finances?

   - Help - my mother is 67 and lives on a fixed income of $700 per month. She lets my brother live with her and he also receives $700 per month. They also receive food stamps totaling about $350 between the two of them. The only bills they have are utilities and phone. They cannot seem to pay just them...
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3. FAQ: Am I addicted to pain medication?

   - The need for higher doses of pain medication doesn't signal addiction. Why painkillers may need to be increased, and how that differs from addiction.
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4. FAQ: Can I Become Addicted to My Prescribed Opioid Pain Relievers?

   - Learn how opioids work in people with chronic pain, and whether you should worry about developing an addiction to prescribed opioid pain relievers.
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5. Can I legally remove Dad's car?

   - Is it illegal for a family member to take (remove) a parent's car from their garage? My step-dad drives drunk and is 79 years old. He won't listen to anyone about not driving. I don't want an innocent person hurt because of him. I just wasn't sure if he could call the police and report the car stolen and have me arrested...
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6. When the doctor prescribes a narcotic painkiller, don't we need to worry about addiction?

   - An answer to the question of whether you need to worry about addiction when your parent is taking strong medication for cancer pain.
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7. Is mixing alcohol and chemo unsafe?

   - Is drinking alcohol on chemo safe? My friend is drinking excessively while on chemo – can she get liver damage from the alcohol combined with chemo?
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8. How can I help my mother deal with her pain and keep her from driving?

   - How can I persuade my mother to stop driving? Her dementia and dependence on pain medication makes her a risk on the road.
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9. How can I help my father, a paraplegic and alcoholic, who is refusing all assistance?

   - It may take a legal or psychological intervention to help an alcoholic parent who is on a self-destructive path.
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10. Can I get irrevocable POA over my brother who abuses drugs?

    - A conservatorship or guardianship may provide most complete legal protection for a person’s finances. But it is usually considered a last resort.
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