How do you handle a problem family member on prescribed narcotics and alcoholism.?
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At some point, things like this play out, one way or the other. You have to find that thin line between supporting and enabling.
We hear about hard love but when it comes time to display some, it's use can become cloudy. We see the person is in pain already. If I am too tuff and he comits suicide, I could not live with myself.
It's impossible to know the right, the most effective road to take. After all you're not Dr. Phil. or are you?
As a girl, did you ever have an imaginary friend. Another little girl that always supported you. A trusted friend that complemented your own abilities. That alway knew the right thing to say to maske you feel better about yourself and the world around you.
Well, Maybe it's time to play a little game of pretend and let your imaginary friend handle this. After all, she isn't as wrapped up as you are in this. She can see things objectfully and take actions that seem beyond you. Do you think that, as rediculous as it seems, you could step aside and let an expert step in. If you think it's worth a try, I would make this suggestion.
Take a day or two, get on the internet and look up everything you can find that speaks to this problem. AA has a site as well as hundreds of other well rounded organizations. Find something that speaks directly to your situation and learn all you can about it. When you feel you have found the answer, step aside and let your friend do the deed. She won't let you down. She won't let him down either.
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It's not easy.my wife has suffered from both over-drinking and narcotic addiction. Still dealing with the second one. The first thing you have to determine is why they do it. If you really believe they're in pain, then you can try to explore medical options but if you're like me, you've probably done all of that. Unfortunately, there's no easy answer. You have my sympathy and empathy. Good luck.
go to AL-ANON meetings!!. But go today!
How is the life insurance policy?
Why are you thinking of moving out of YOUR home?
There are meetings you can attend through AA called Al anon. Find your local chapter adnyou can find some relief. Good luck to you.
If he won't pursue his own recovery then you can't help him.But you can and have to help yourself.Like answer Above get to AL-ANON quickly.
Take on your own life.look up Landmark Education and take some courses in Transformation Technology this will assist you in understanding why you do what you do.
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Yikes! How sweet of you to still be around to care! First of all I assume you are aware that this indiv. should not be doing those 2 together concurrently. They are both downers and will potentiate each other. You need to inform that persons Dr. that this is going on so the Dr. can help you with this. For example the Dr could tell person that he or she will be tested for ETOH (alcohol) randomly & that if found to have any ETOH on board will not have RX renewed for the narcs. That alone may give the person a fright, addicts don't like the idea of being cut off from their dependant drug. Then at least you'll have someone a bit more on keel as the amount of narcs will be regulated by Dr. Now if this person is getting the narcs illegally- and is popping them like candy, washing them down with a drink- this person is in serious danger of winding up DEAD, very soon. There are issues here that average people just aren't qualified to deal with, such as WHY is this person doing this? What is the underlying problem? Depression? Trauma? Insecurity? All of the above? And if so,.. What the heck can I do about any of it? Please get together with other family members and consider having this person petitioned legally for their own safety. In the proper setting they can be cleaned up, properly diagnosed & may return one month later the old joking happy person you once knew, maybe now with an anti-depressant to take every day, and a support group to meet with. He or she will thank you eventually, but be prepared for the opposite reaction at first. There are also support groups for the family of alcoholics which can't be beat because NO ONE else knows what you are going thru except someone else who is also exper. the same.
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