They’re people’s parents. And now many of these boomer’s adult children are finding themselves in the unexpected position of trying to help them recover from addiction to painkillers. “They don’t think they can live without these medications, and they’re terrified inside. If the uncooperative parent is getting painkillers illegally, Willenbring suggested advising a parent’s partner or spouse to keep a dose of naloxone on hand, often sold under the brand name Narcan, which can reverse an opioid overdose. Feinstein suggested finding a physician, a licensed psychologist or social worker with training in addiction treatment who can do a thorough assessment of the patient’s needs, which is critical for making the case for insurance coverage.

Source: Huffington Post July 18, 2017 19:07 UTC