I was watching my son die before my eyes

April 17, 2019 | 23m 00s

A mother shares her son's heroin addiction journey, her learning how to help without being an enabler, and the importance of support groups.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:High school graduate or GED

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):4xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Brain and Nerves; Immune System; Lungs and Breathing; Skin, Hair and Nails; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Genetics/Birth Defects; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Mental Health; Substance Abuse

TOPIC:Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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