I'm trying to find out if Oprah ever had a show about teenagers on Meth and the parents relationship with them

Question

I have a daughter that, in her senior year of high school, started using meth. She had been prom queen, varsity cheerleader, honor role student. When I confronted her, with an intervention with her principal, counselor and my ex-husband - she denied it. but later in private with myself and my ex she admitted. She went to live with her father 150 miles away and finished her senior year doing home studies. She's come back home to live with me now twice; and each time after a couple of months, I've had to ask her to leave because she was using again, even though she denied it. Her "safe haven" is with her Dad. The last instance was early May, I had all the signs of a heart attach and had to go to the hospital. My doctor told me "she had to leave". Again she's gone and now there is absolutely no communication. She hates me. My ex, who she is living with again, won't tell me how she's doing. I'm having a tough time dealing. Does anyone know of any good books, CD's to help me?

Answer 1

Yes Oprah has done several shows about teenagers on Meth and parents relationship. I listed one of Oprah's talks about a growing epidemic.

You are not alone. I listed some other links that may help you and there's probably a local support group.

Answer 2

Don't listen to what some of the others are saying about you being a bad mom or that you are making this about yourself. I come from an are where meth is everywhere, and I know that even the most promising kids can get mixed up in it. You are a good mom for trying to help your daughter and if she seems to get back into it when she is at your house its probably best that she stays with her dad. Most people who have had an addiction find it harder to stay clean when they are back in the area where they started. I would recommend writing her a letter and explaining your actions, also tell her that you love her and want communication and that although it may be better for your health and hers that she live with her father that you still are her mom and you care very deeply for her. Give her some time and hopefully she will come around. I'll keep you in my prayers. Good luck with everything.

Answer 3

You are not a bad mother. This is just a horrible time for your family and it is hard to know what to do in these situations. Hind sight is 20/20. There is no point in reliving your mistakes.
She is probably better off with her dad to get away from meth friends- unless she has found users there. It is too hard to come back to your town with old friends and old habits. It is not right for your ex to not let you know how she is doing. You have the right to know what is going on with her. I would recommend that you and her dad help find her treatment if she still using. If she is not using, let her stay there. My parents went through a similar situation with my sibling. You can find some support groups for parents at local organizations and churches b/c sadly, meth has become that big of a problem that parents are getting together to help each other. Just do some research in your area.
Best of luck to you.

Answer 4

Yes, Oprah has certainly done a show about using meth, but how will that help you except to show you that you're not alone with this problem? "Deny at all costs" is a firm application of all drug users, unless -- in rare cases -- they own up to it because they have recognized the current and potential damage of this problem. Your daughter doesn't hate you. She doesn't know her own feelings because she's in a blur from the meth that looked like fun before it escalated to the hideous problem you're facing now -- as a person filled with love and compassion, I am truly sorry for the pain you are feeling. I don't think there will be any success until your daughter witnesses up close how this drug can and will destroy a beautiful life if she continues using. If I could talk to your ex, I would try to have a reasonable conversation with him, but I'd like to smack him for the mistaken role he is playing in this situation. Does he think he's helping anybody or is he satisfying his own agenda regarding his ex-wife and/or his daughter? Sorry, that's none of my business, and I'm not a therapist or drug counselor. But there will ALWAYS be help out there for you and for your daughter. I can't tell you what that is, but you can do a minimum of research to find it. The only way you won't succeed is if you give up. You can do this -- and your daughter doesn't hate you. As far as giving up, no one can blame you if you turn your back on this -- large parts of our brief visit called "life" really do suck, don't they? I hope you find the strength to take care of this, and the right sources of help.

Answer 5

Will She Choose Life or Death?
An Oprah Winfrey Show Intervention



Video: Play 30 second video

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A 17-year-old all-American girl is spiraling out of control. Her desperate family plots the ultimate confrontation. Now, she must make a life or death decision.

http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200505/tows_past_20050513.jhtml

Answer 6

Yes, she did. She even had on air interventions and showed follow ups. Go to...

www.oprah.com

for more information and best of luck with your daughter. From what I read, and hear, meth is a horrible drug and without help, the end isn't too bright.

Praying God guide you in the directions to take to help mend your daughter soon.

Answer 7

the main awkward action picture I watched with my Dad replaced into sturdy luck Chuck. I felt very uncomfortable watching it with my father, I watched it on my own so i does not watch it with my mom. the main uncomfortable practice replaced into intercourse and the city, I watched it with my mom. BQ: i've got on no account heard of that practice. i might watch it while it rather is on television, thank you for the summer season television theory.

Answer 8

The Power of Now by Ekhart Tolle...it's a CD audiobook, $37.99 at Barnes & Noble - but how much is it "worth"? Priceless...

Answer 9

Point blank. You are a bad mother. Stay out of her life. You 've done enough. Watch your heart and care about your self only. She 'll live.

Answer 10

Don't you realize this isn't about you!!She is the one with the problems and no wonder with a self righteous mother like you! Show some concern for your child!!