I don't believe "being a junkie" is in your blood. We all have choices in life. You cannot save your mom if she doesnt want help. Why not get help for yourself and then perhaps your mom might try. Your first responsibility is to your kids. If you don't make changes now, they may do what you did and follow the road to become addicts. As the above poster suggested...there are some wonderful programs out there. Hugs and Good luck...You can make a good decision for you and your children!

What would I do? I would talk to my mom and tell her that you are going to get help and cannot see her for a while, and sorry that she is addicted, but your first responsibility is to your children....that you still love her and hope she might join you in getting clean.....we do drugs/alcohol to stay out of pain.......I would simply be truthful and tell her than drug addiction is a a terrible thing...as an aside, I would be worried the State might take your children if they find you are taking drugs. Something to think about. Keep us posted.

Again, being a junkie isn't in your blood. It is simply what you know.