percoset and/or alcohol

[Julie]

I have just discovered the fact that my 17 yr old teen recently tried percoset.  I know it is his intention to take the drug again and in conjunction w/ alcohol.  He is not aware that I know.  How long does the drug stay in one's system?  Can we, as parents, buy a drug test to randomly give him?  How dangerous is this drug?  How can we tell if he is under the influence?

[To sick and scared from Neena]

With your Mother in Law from your home to the Carolinas?  Your a good man, no matter what.  I can't even ride with my own mom in a car across town...my husband would strangle her. he he.  Maybe the change in scenery will help.  I've never been to the Bahamas.  I bet it is beautiful, although, I prefer the mountains.  We used to own some land in Northern New Mexico, but sold it for triple the price we bought it for.  Now I wish we still owned it.  I could use a mountian to sit on, right about now.  It is not far from Los Alamos, in the Jemenez mountains.  That dream faded with many others. My hubby is an attorney and we are supposed to be "rich", but we arent'.  We have to watch every penny.  Since we've only been married about two years, I am still getting used to someone else telling me how to spend my money and I sure miss my job and having that kind of independence.  What are we escaping from?  For me it's many things.  My poor therapist knows.  But, all of that is still no excuse for drug abuse and alcohol abuse.  I need to stop drinking beer too.  I wish I could stop everything.  You're in Maine, right?  Must be late there, as it's 830 here.  What time does your trek begin tomorrow?  How long is the first day drive?  Did you have your car checked out?  he he.  I sound like my dad.  My Tahoe needs a checkup, that reminds me.  What do you drive?  I'd like to buy an old VW and rebuild it and have it to "play in".  Well, I gotta run and put Em down for the night.  I'll check back before, I go to bed.   If I don't talk to you, God Speed.  Neena

[From John B. to all]

It is late here about 10:30. Yes my mother-inlaw lives with u s. we bought a house big enouph for all of us. She stays down stairs and we live up. She is very hard to deal with. She tells the same stories over and over. I was thinking of a way to slip her one of my drugs for the trip(just kiding). Talk to you later the car is all packed and I am going to bed. I will check to see if you posted in the morning.

John B.

[From John B. to all]

It is sat. 16th 3:00pm.  I will be leaving on sunday. So unless I can get to a computer you will not hear from me till the first week in Jan. So keep youe head up don't be to hard on your self when I get back lets really work hard on this thing together. Are you ready? I know I am. I have beat cigaretts and pot a long time ago and when I put my mind to it I just quit. So I know I have it in me. This is bigger than anything I have ever faced so it will be a reall chalenge. I am very up today and very positive. I really hope you are ok. Can we stick together and beat this thing. I know we can. I will check back tonight for the last time. So please please wright.

   God bless and thank you: John B.

[From John B. to all]

I know how it is>.I just took a couple of pills because I have so much work lft to do befor I go. Hang in there. You sond like you have alot on you right now. there will be a time when you can handle all this and more on your own without the pills.

Later: John B.

[To sick and scared from Neena]

I hope you have fun on your trip.  If you beat cigarettes, you beat this thing, trust me.  I just took a pill, as we have a house full of people.  Two teenage boys and my hubbys tv went out during the football game and he got pissed. I have to to everything around here, take out trash, etc. and when the precious, big screen goes out...ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE.  Not a reason to take a pill, but...you know how it goes.  Emma is crying, gotta run. be back later. Neena

[To sick and scared from Neena]

Ok, I'm back.  The TV is fixed and the hissy fit is over.  The baby was crying because she can sense the tension.  I can't watch TV with my hubby and his sons because they change the channel constantly.  It infuriates me.  I sure wish you could go and come back from your vacation now, so we can stop this insanity together and ASAP.  I only have about 10 or so, so I'll try to stretch them, etc.  Taking halves is working, unless I get really stressed.  One thing about detox, is that once you get your appetite back...it comes back with a vengence.  I have already gained 10 lbs.  Your body will need to feed itself and build itself back up after the withdrawals.  I need to get my feeding frenzy's under control.  I have a history of bulemia, so it's best that I don't get out of control with my weight.  So, what airline are you flying?  Are you flying first class?  When will you be back again?  Saturday night TV is horrible.  I bought the movie, The Perfect Storm...maybe I'll watch that once the baby goes to sleep.  Have you seen it?  It's very good.  I recommend it.  I also really liked Deep Impact.  I like movies like that.  I got very depressed today.  Must be hormones.  I miss my dog that I had to put down in June.  This will be my first Christmas without her in 12 years.  Sometimes it just hits me very hard.  I want her back.  Her death was the beginning of my spiral downward.  I numbed myself until October.  I really had not cried about her until today, I guess because I was always on pills and lots of em.  Sobriety, sometimes brings out very sad reality.  Be prepared for that too.  You'll see things differently.  One day you'll walk outside and the sky will look different to you.  I'll be on and off til' I go to sleep.  Hope to talk to you before you leave.   I'll pray for your safe journey.  Neena