Caring for someone with Substance Use or Opioid Use Disorder?
Caregiving can leave you feeling stressed, angry and isolated. Due to the stigma our society has placed on opioid use disorder/substance use disorder, users expect people to criticize, insult, belittle and reject them, and caregivers may experience the same feelings.
A loved one with opioid use disorder wants you to know:
- Your love will not change or save me.
- I'm not choosing the drug over you.
- I want to quit.
Help your loved one by:
- Being consistent
- Being predictable in your words, behavior and actions
- Showing love and support by setting healthy boundaries
- Supporting change
- Having a plan
Do you have experience as a parent caregiver? Do you want to help other caregivers?
Join our team by becoming a PALS (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) facilitator. If interested, contact Stephanie Hoover at (910) 715-1509.
