Marta is the mother of three young children.  Two years ago, while helping one of her kids out of the tub, Marta slipped and fell, injuring multiple discs in her back.  After seeking medical help for the severe pain she was in, Marta was given a prescription for Hydrocodone.  Initially, Marta was grateful that the pain subsided with the use of this medication.  Unfortunately, as time went on, Marta became aware that she needed more and more Hydrocodone to ease her chronic pain.  She started to go to multiple doctors to get enough of this medication to keep her pain at bay.  When she was unable to obtain a prescription, she experienced severe nausea and vomiting which promoted her to buy heroin on the street. She has hidden her addiction from her husband, Miguel, who believes she is no longer taking pain medication.

Keep the stories of Angela and Marta in mind as you work through the modules of this course and follow the trajectory of their recovery as they engage in the Mommies program.