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Recent drug addiction in family
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:32 am
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:32 am
My wife has a cousin who we have suspected for years of being on pills or something. Last weekend when Tornados were all over my wife called to check in. He was slurring his words and speaking nonsense. After lying about it being alcohol for a week he admitted he’s addicted to “roxys.” This all just happened and it’s a lot to process. I can’t figure out if we are being used or he truly needs help.
Any one go through this? I feel like I’m a piece of shite for feeling like he’s using us, but I want to protect my wife.
Edit: He wants to live with us to “regroup.” Sorry, a lot going on
Any one go through this? I feel like I’m a piece of shite for feeling like he’s using us, but I want to protect my wife.
Edit: He wants to live with us to “regroup.” Sorry, a lot going on
This post was edited on 4/19/20 at 10:35 am
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Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:33 am to SpanishFortTiger
Care to elaborate on how he's using you?
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:34 am to SpanishFortTiger
How is he using you?
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:34 am to castorinho
He wants to live with us as he “regroups”
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:34 am to SpanishFortTiger
Yes. All I can say is proceed with caution. It’s a horrible addiction and will absolutely tear a family apart.
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:34 am to SpanishFortTiger
Try to help i guess
But accept that the majority of the time there isnt much you can do unless they are highly motivated to change
But accept that the majority of the time there isnt much you can do unless they are highly motivated to change
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:34 am to SpanishFortTiger
quote:
He wants to live with us as he “regroups”
Why you? What about parents or siblings?
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:35 am to SpanishFortTiger
quote:oh hell naw
He wants to live with us as he “regroups”
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:35 am to SpanishFortTiger
You need to be prepared for the fact that he’s not going to attempt to get help until he’s ready to do so. In the meantime he’s going to be a junky with junky behavior. He may OD. He may die.
What is he asking for from you? Whatever you do, don’t hand him money directly.
What is he asking for from you? Whatever you do, don’t hand him money directly.
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:35 am to SpanishFortTiger
quote:
He wants to live with us as he “regroups”
For a cousin?
Absolutely no
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:35 am to SpanishFortTiger
quote:
He wants to live with us as he “regroups”
Danger Will Robinson.
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:36 am to SpanishFortTiger
I'm out of the loop...
What the frick is a "Roxy"...?
Oxycontin?
What the frick is a "Roxy"...?
Oxycontin?
This post was edited on 4/19/20 at 10:37 am
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:36 am to SpanishFortTiger
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He wants to live with us as he “regroups”
I’d tell him he needs to seek inpatient treatment. Offer to help him with securing that.
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:36 am to SpanishFortTiger
You can help him without him living with you. You put your family at risk if you let an addict live under your roof.
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:36 am to SpanishFortTiger
If he's addicted to roxy's, he needs professional help. He isn't going to regroup with you, he'll steal everything that isn't nailed down to feed his habit.
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:37 am to SpanishFortTiger
Anyone? Almost everyone has gone through this. This is America, man. It’s the REAL plague.
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:37 am to SpanishFortTiger
Rehab facilities exist for a reason.
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:38 am to SpanishFortTiger
prepare to have something stolen
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:40 am to SpanishFortTiger
Wouldn’t let him live with me(especially if I had kids) but hope he gets help.
Posted on 4/19/20 at 10:40 am to Hangover Haven
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