Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

My brother is a Meth addict

I know my brother started off on adderrall for years and has turned to crystal Meth. He says he doesn't have an issue but I know he does    various infections on injection sites, hospital mania visits     I  live in NYC and he lives in Cali..  no one can convince him to go to rehab..... I don't know how to help him. I know when he's High n I call him  on it n he just  starts going beserk.     Help
2 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Hi Suprarl
Sadly like Motye51 says there's not much you can do.  Maybe just be there when he reaches out for help(real help not money).  I had a close family member that was on crystal and she was near impossible to deal with.  She did manage to get clean though and is now leading a productive life.
There's no reasoning or in fact even discussing things with meth users when they're high.  Its a really horrible drug.  
Helpful - 0
7163794 tn?1457366813
COMMUNITY LEADER
There's not much you can do unfortunatly....he's not going to go until he's ready to go.  Kind of odd....I live in Louisiana....my brother lives in Napa Valley, in CA....we only hear from him when's he REALLY, REALLY loaded, usually at 3:00 a.m. and it's to tell us what big pieces of **** we are!  Nothing I say to him ever get's through, he throws it right back in my face.  I've resigned myself to the fact that until HE get's enough of it...not going to get any better.  I do say STOP taking his calls!
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community

Top Addiction Answerers
495284 tn?1333894042
City of Dominatrix, MN
Avatar universal
phoenix, AZ
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Is treating glaucoma with marijuana all hype, or can hemp actually help?
If you think marijuana has no ill effects on your health, this article from Missouri Medicine may make you think again.
Julia Aharonov, DO, reveals the quickest way to beat drug withdrawal.
Tricks to help you quit for good.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.