Addiction & Alcoholism

Questions and Answers

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

   - Read posted questions and answers concerning medication and memory at Caring.com.
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3. Are there foods that will help with withdrawal symptoms of an opiate addiction?

   - I am an opiate addict and am going through severe withdrawals from dilaudid and suboxone. I also have Hepatitis C and liver disease. Are there foods that will better help me through this process and that have restorative qualities for my liver and withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, restlessness, irritability and muscle twitching...
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4. 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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5. 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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6. My father has dementia and I'm wondering, when is the best time to discuss enforcement of power of attorney?

   - My father has dementia due to alcohol. He is beginning to show signs now. When is the best time to discuss enforcement of power of attorney?
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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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