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Just found out my brother is using meth
heart
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sis |
Just found out my brother
is using meth
My
brother has been successful; he owns his own business, but has
always had an addictive personality like my dads. Our dad died
over two years ago, and since my brother has continued to get
worse with his addictive behaviors, like taking several Vicodin
a day for pain, buying lots of toys, like street bikes, cars,
going on a couple Vegas trips each month, etc. I was already
worried knowing that he was taking several Vicodin a day for
pain, but today I found out he's using "crank"...do I sit by and
watch him lose everything? do I intervene? any suggestions? |
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| Guestwho |
Re: Just found out my
brother is using meth
"today I found out he's
using"
How did you find out?
"do I sit by and watch him lose everything?"
No, but ultimately, you may have no choice in whether he does or
not.
"Do I intervene?"
You should talk to him about it for sure. Find out why he is
hurting etc. Mostly just let him know you love him and start
from there. |
gillian
marie |
Re: Just found out my
brother is using meth
It's a sad thing to
discover....I would confront him in love and truth. Remind him
of the consequences and hurt he is causing. Reaffirm that you
can help him to get help when he is ready....and pray. Miracles
happen! |
| Guene |
Re: Just found out my
brother is using meth
I'm so sorry hon, I know
it's so painful when you find out that someone you love is using
meth, I know my daughter is an addict, trying to get her life
together. Just keep coming back to the board for support and
read all you can about it. There are wonderful people here who
will help and support you. Welcome to the board, my name is
Bobbie. Hugs to you |
| lily |
Re: Just found out my
brother is using meth
Five years ago, my brother was where your brother is right NOW,
loved his toys, owned a successful business, financially secure
and was an occasional meth user who constantly dabbled in other
drugs.
Within 5 years, he lost his business, all his money, his pride,
his honesty, his self-esteem and his credibility. He is in the
process of losing his wife and children.
Now, you ask, what can I do?
Love, support, encourage and educate him.
People will tell you that he won't get clean unless he truly
wants to, granted, but don't just sit back and pray, God can't
help everybody.
For meth users, priorities change rapidly, and the spiral into
hell happens very quickly. I'm sorry to sound pessimistic, but 5
years ago, I was where you are now, looking on in disbelief at
how my brother continued to risk health, honor and happiness all
at the hands of meth.
The decision to quit is that of the user, but if you have the
patience and the will, and a good relationship with your
brother, you can help him along the way.
Take care of yourself too, come here for help when you need it
and good luck. |
Paws
from
hell |
Re: Just found out my
brother is using meth
I'm a recovering addict. As I read your post I couldn't help
but think, I wish I would have had a caring sister like you.
But to answer your question. For this addict nothing was helpful
in stopping me from using meth, until I decided I wanted to
quit.
Some say intervention works, it didn't for me. Incarceration,
hospital, mental health, rehabs, nothing seemed to be able to
even slow me down.
It wasn't until someone I really did care about turned away from
me completely that I started to figure out that I wanted to
stop, but it was not easy wanting to stop , knowing I had to
stop, but yet I had to have use it everyday. I'm almost at 7mo
clean now, no desire to use.
There is hope, and recovery for everyone. Please keep coming
back here there are a treasure of loved ones of addicts who'll
be happy to share their experience and strength with you
God be your guide here, and I'll put one in with my power for
your Brother too. |
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