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re: Have you ever had a family member struggle with drug abuse? (Updated)
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:15 pm to Johnny B Goode
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:15 pm to Johnny B Goode
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have you tried to quit before? I was on addies for over 5 years and just stopped taking it one day. No withdraws, no nothing. Haven't been on it for almost a year. Is there supposed to be withdraw symptoms associated with adderal? I don't know, if so then I guess I was lucky.
Thank you for the reply and info.
It's not me.
Forgive my ignorance on the subject, but the person is prescribed 2 per day, and takes 6-8 (don't know the size of the dose, just 3x-4x being taken)
The person basically stays up a week, then crashes a week. I Tried to help thru the crash, but the person always winds up getting more and repeating the cycle.
In reading the rest of this thread, I've seen two things that I'm sure are applicable - the person has to have the want to stop and has to get away from the drug friends.
Any other feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:33 pm to lsusa
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The person basically stays up a week, then crashes a week.
Wish I could provide you with some knowledge on it but I don't have it. I have not heard of a person to react to adderal like you describe, staying up a week then crashing. I never had a problem sleeping, eating, etc while on it and like I mentioned before, never had a problem once I dropped it "cold turkey". I may be wrong or just lucky but I didn't think adderal was a physically addicting drug.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:40 pm to lsusa
You've really just got to stop taking it. There aren't any harsh withdrawal symptoms other than being bummed out for a day or three. I have gone on a few coke and Adderall (I'm prescribed) binges for two or three days at a time, and know what it feels like. Those were after taking very large amounts though, so it will probably be much less for someone who just takes it casually
If you/whoever feels like they need something to be successful with school or work, switch to something that isn't a stimulant. Your doctor will be more than willing to make the switch. In fact, my doctor's main concern is addiction
I have a buddy that was addicted to meth, and now he pounds Adderall like Tic Tacs and justifies it by saying he's prescribed. Thing is, he takes his entire prescription in 5 days and can't get any the rest of the month. We all refuse to give him any now.
He also struggles with depression though. I think a lot of addicts have underlying conditions that facilitate drinking and drug problems
If you/whoever feels like they need something to be successful with school or work, switch to something that isn't a stimulant. Your doctor will be more than willing to make the switch. In fact, my doctor's main concern is addiction
I have a buddy that was addicted to meth, and now he pounds Adderall like Tic Tacs and justifies it by saying he's prescribed. Thing is, he takes his entire prescription in 5 days and can't get any the rest of the month. We all refuse to give him any now.
He also struggles with depression though. I think a lot of addicts have underlying conditions that facilitate drinking and drug problems
This post was edited on 2/9/15 at 10:48 pm
Posted on 2/9/15 at 11:34 pm to RLDSC FAN
Meth is no joke. Did some a few weeks back. fricked me up for a few days. Felt like I was strokin out.
Posted on 2/10/15 at 9:20 am to Hammertime
Thank you for the info. Hopefully the person will be able to stop.
I do believe there are other underlying causes involved as well, and that treatment will help those.
I do believe there are other underlying causes involved as well, and that treatment will help those.
Posted on 2/10/15 at 9:43 am to tigersownall
I hope that means you'll never try that crap again, right?
Posted on 2/10/15 at 9:48 am to lsusa
I'd go to a CNA to get mine, but I'd get your guy into a psychiatrist pretty soon to change meds and work on the problems. They are two separate issues. Rarely have I met an addict with no emotional problems (I know only one out of all of the AA, rehab, and personal experiences with it that I have gone through)
Posted on 2/10/15 at 10:37 am to RLDSC FAN
Yep. My Aunt (Dad's sister) was addicted to crack. Terrible time man. Her Daughter's were 6 and 3 at the time. She's been clean for nearly 14 years now, quit smoking, and has been an AA sponsor for a long time.
Posted on 2/10/15 at 11:19 am to RLDSC FAN
Absolutely would not do again.
Posted on 2/10/15 at 12:05 pm to Hammertime
Ex emlyoee hooked on crack. Very sad
Posted on 2/10/15 at 1:15 pm to RLDSC FAN
There is not really anything you can do if the person doesn't want to change their lifestyle. A drug user will take advantage of everyone around them and they dont really care how it affects everyone else.
Posted on 2/10/15 at 1:53 pm to Archimedes47
I've had some druggies in my family, but none that I know who were strung out on that stuff.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 9:20 pm to RLDSC FAN
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Have you ever had a family member struggle with drug abuse?
OP, I can only say I am terribly sorry for you that you have to deal with this. Unfortunately, there is virtually no chance of a good outcome.
I know that treatment centers and therapists claim to be able to help, and in some VERY rare cases, in which the addict is really, really ready to be helped, there can be some improvement.
But the reality is that that is almost like winning the lottery. For every one success story, there are literally millions of cases in which nothing ever helps.
May fate grant you and your family the good fortune to be that one in a million, but the likelihood is that you won't be. Your only realistic choice is to accept that.
Accepting that, you have to think of the addict as basically dead. They are not, and never again will be, the person you knew and loved. At the very best, they can be a ticking time bomb, well behaved for the moment but inevitably waiting to explode again.
As painful as it may be for you and your parents to accept, and despite the fact that he walks, talks and appears to live, your brother is dead. Bury him, get closure and move on.
If a one-in-a-million miracle happens, you can celebrate it. Until and unless, my deepest condolences.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:24 pm to Nuts4LSU
Bump
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:34 pm to RLDSC FAN
Had a drug addict cousin who caused a lot of grief to his family off and on for 20 years. Total POS drug addict. Finally passed away and family had peace afterwards. Know exactly what you're going thru. F'k drug addicts. They're worthless.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:47 pm to LSU1NSEC
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F'k drug addicts. They're worthless.
agreed. I hate him and and I won't be upset once he passes
Posted on 2/18/15 at 10:07 pm to Nuts4LSU
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OP, I can only say I am terribly sorry for you that you have to deal with this. Unfortunately, there is virtually no chance of a good outcome. I know that treatment centers and therapists claim to be able to help, and in some VERY rare cases, in which the addict is really, really ready to be helped, there can be some improvement. But the reality is that that is almost like winning the lottery. For every one success story, there are literally millions of cases in which nothing ever helps. May fate grant you and your family the good fortune to be that one in a million, but the likelihood is that you won't be. Your only realistic choice is to accept that. Accepting that, you have to think of the addict as basically dead. They are not, and never again will be, the person you knew and loved. At the very best, they can be a ticking time bomb, well behaved for the moment but inevitably waiting to explode again. As painful as it may be for you and your parents to accept, and despite the fact that he walks, talks and appears to live, your brother is dead. Bury him, get closure and move on. If a one-in-a-million miracle happens, you can celebrate it. Until and unless, my deepest condolences.
Jesus.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 10:09 pm to RLDSC FAN
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ETA: My brother had a full psychotic meltdown yesterday and attacked my parents. Fortunately they were able to fight him off and he took off running. The cops caught him late at night and he's in prison at the moment. I'm helping my parents out now with a restraining order against him. I hope none of you will ever have to go thru a nightmare like this. I'm just praying the cops send him to a mental ward.
Sorry man I hope the best for you and your folks. Sounds like a terrible situation.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 10:11 pm to gorillacoco
I appreciate that, thank you 
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