For years and years one Atoka couple kept giving their adult son money because he said he needed it to pay rent and his car note. "It was just help, help, help and nothing was changing," said Sara, whose real name is not being used. "I found out later on it was probably not going to what he was asking." About three years ago, Sara's son finally told her he was addicted to … [Read more...] about Atoka Nar-Anon is helping loved ones of addicts get their lives back on track
opioid epidemic
Grieving mothers create local support group after sons’ overdoses
There’s no name for parents who’ve lost children. And there was no local support group for parents who’ve lost children to the opioid crisis, either, until a couple of grieving mothers made it happen. “There’s nothing in Tipton County that parents who’ve lost their children go to to get support from each other, to be able to talk out your grief,” said Lori Green-Laird. Her son … [Read more...] about Grieving mothers create local support group after sons’ overdoses
