From one Mom to another, this is the toughest ordeal that we go through.
My addict son has been into heroin, crack and whatever else comes along.
I will visit him this week in the county jail. He got picked up for attempting to recycle stolen goods........don't know a whole lot about it. I don't need to know.
I do know that he may get an offer to go to a year long inpatient rehab. I will visit him this coming week. I love him and even after 14 years of this drug addiction drama, I grieve this loss of a beautiful soul.
Nodding out is a hallmark sign of Heroin use. Although you did say that she's just begun a psychiatric medication. Sometimes those can make one very tired at first.
In the meantime Mom, watch your wallet, lock down any expensive jewlery etc. Do not leave your car keys laying around.
My husband use to say, "We are living in that bunker mentality.".....meaning lock down everything.
You really need the kind support of Alanon. Take care of you Mom.