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We just found out our son is using heroine by injection. It started in December, using 3-4 times week now. He has not used for about 4 days now and still seems to be holding up. I guess we want to know how long a person has to use before they can't kick the habit on their own. Do we need to seek a "meth" program for him? We have him back home as he lost his apartment etc. so we know he has not gotten any junk, he hasn't left our site. Can we help him on our own? Does he have a chance on getting free of this or will he always be at threat? Do people ever get clean and stay clean? Just a tiny few of the questions we have.
Middle school is tough but I'm sure she'll get through it; after all, she's got a great mom! I'm serious here; my kids are freaking too about changing schools, especially the oldest, but I have to remember I did it every year when I was their age (dad in Air Force) and survived. I still feel bad for them.
We are moving Friday. I can't wait to get out of here. Read my email about the scorpions' nest! I do plan to look for work but hopefully just part time, unless I find something full time that pays too much to pass up (yeah, right). I want to be home this summer with the girls, and I want to keep writing. I feel really good about it now. Making progress. I feel like I lived my whole life to get to this point, if that makes sense.
What will your hours be at the store? I'm so glad you will be in a safer place, and close to Michael if you need anything. Write when you get a chance. I have to pack some more but will be back later.
tracy
We are moving Friday. I can't wait to get out of here. Read my email about the scorpions' nest! I do plan to look for work but hopefully just part time, unless I find something full time that pays too much to pass up (yeah, right). I want to be home this summer with the girls, and I want to keep writing. I feel really good about it now. Making progress. I feel like I lived my whole life to get to this point, if that makes sense.
What will your hours be at the store? I'm so glad you will be in a safer place, and close to Michael if you need anything. Write when you get a chance. I have to pack some more but will be back later.
tracy
i'm sorry to hear about your troubles. have you mentioned this site to your son?
first, he's going to have to want help. does he? did he tell you he was ready to try? i don't live in the oh area, but i'm sure if you call the hospitals, they can give you info. also, try the good old yellow pages...look around for addiction specialists. even if you don't stick with one, they can get you going in the right direction. is methadone an option? i forget how long you said he's been using....
first, he's going to have to want help. does he? did he tell you he was ready to try? i don't live in the oh area, but i'm sure if you call the hospitals, they can give you info. also, try the good old yellow pages...look around for addiction specialists. even if you don't stick with one, they can get you going in the right direction. is methadone an option? i forget how long you said he's been using....
i answered a post that is down a little bit on the site, and it really bothered me. the questions posted on this thread (and most others lately) seem to be made unimportant by others breaking the thread with completely unrelated topics - personal stuff. i know it is hard to post your own question/comment, and once in awhile jumping in on a thread should be ok, but it seems to have become the "norm" here. a lot of the people that used to come here and do a lot to help people don't bother with it anymore because of this reason, and it sucks.
when someone is reaching out for information to possibly save their son's life, and someone breaks in with a post about their job, it just really stands out.
when someone is reaching out for information to possibly save their son's life, and someone breaks in with a post about their job, it just really stands out.
i live in pa. and when ever i run into someone who needs a
detx and can not afford it. there is one way to get them accepted everytime, they have to tell the detox people that they want to kill them selves. and then they are in.
it may seem strange or dishonest but the truth is they are killing them selves.
with my experence , you need to stay close to your son.
or else you need to set him free, both roads are painful.
a thrid party is a must, NA. or detox , Or addiction pro.
keep posting
hey groov , i am guilty of thread breaking.
how are you getting along, up there in new england.
is verything on the up swing.
well ihope your feeling great. peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
detx and can not afford it. there is one way to get them accepted everytime, they have to tell the detox people that they want to kill them selves. and then they are in.
it may seem strange or dishonest but the truth is they are killing them selves.
with my experence , you need to stay close to your son.
or else you need to set him free, both roads are painful.
a thrid party is a must, NA. or detox , Or addiction pro.
keep posting
hey groov , i am guilty of thread breaking.
how are you getting along, up there in new england.
is verything on the up swing.
well ihope your feeling great. peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm only 22, I used a lot of oxycontin which was awful, and I'm still going through it. Your son really has to want to stop and even then, he will need medical assistance. Its really hard for you to do anything but help him through it. unfortunately in most cases, something bad has to happen, or he has to see something bad before he realizes that enough is enough. I think you should mention this site to him. Like I said I'm 22, i can relate and am more then willing to help him as much as I can. Good Luck and try to get him to post.
GWH
GWH
Hacker, Regarding your son, Hippy is VERY right about the Professional help. It is the ONLY way when dealing with something as powerful as herion / Dilaudid. Yes, there is ALWAYS a way, Even if you have to tell "Half-truths" to get in -- i.e. "Wants to kill himself"--- In a way that is true, and you don't hear to much about "Old" strung out junkies. This is a FATAL disease that will get you quickly. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Groovy... You're right. We need to HELP others with their problems in these threads before our gossip. I too am guilty of this, and if we want to talk, I guess we should re-direct ourselves to other boards, and exchange e-mails there. THanks for reminding me of the PRIMARY purpose of this board!
Love you all,
Jess
Groovy... You're right. We need to HELP others with their problems in these threads before our gossip. I too am guilty of this, and if we want to talk, I guess we should re-direct ourselves to other boards, and exchange e-mails there. THanks for reminding me of the PRIMARY purpose of this board!
Love you all,
Jess
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