Hi Adam's Mom,
I suggest you start by calling the local NAMI affiliate in your area.
As you may know, not many people want to come forward because there could still be a sense of shame associated with the SZ.
Among the NAMI moms and dads you may find people whose sons and daughters have co-occurring MI and substance abuse diagnoses.
I may be wrong when I say that in some places everything's still hush-hush. That could possibly be because the parents see nothing wrong with a "little pot use" here and there. When it gets out of hand, they're in denial.
You have the courage to face what's going on.
On this Connection web site, I'm going to incorporate caregivers' and family members' viewpoints in a special blog series, so maybe you would want to be interviewed. This web site has a high number of visitors each month and that could be a step in educating people and making them aware.
Of course, the bottom line is getting your son help, and for other parents to get their sons and daughters in treatment.
We are with you on that.
Regards,
Christina
Hi Adam's Mom,
I suggest you start by calling the local NAMI affiliate in your area.
As you may know, not many people want to come forward because there could still be a sense of shame associated with the SZ.
Among the NAMI moms and dads you may find people whose sons and daughters have co-occurring MI and substance abuse diagnoses.
I may be wrong when I say that in some places everything's still hush-hush. That could possibly be because the parents see nothing wrong with a "little pot use" here and there. When it gets out of hand, they're in denial.
You have the courage to face what's going on.
On this Connection web site, I'm going to incorporate caregivers' and family members' viewpoints in a special blog series, so maybe you would want to be interviewed. This web site has a high number of visitors each month and that could be a step in educating people and making them aware.
Of course, the bottom line is getting your son help, and for other parents to get their sons and daughters in treatment.
We are with you on that.
Regards,
Christina