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Need help
My son is shooting drugs my wife and I can not take this any more we tried to help but he wants no help for his problem we cant live like this it is killing us he has no place to go and we can't have this in our home kinda trapped any help would be nice thanks
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Dear Matt,
As a mother, my heart is aching for you. I wish there was an easy solution for this situation. You did not tell me how old your son is and how long he has been doing this. I can only tell you as a physician, that most people using drugs, especially heroin, use them to numb some kind of psychological problem or trauma. He may have depression or bipolar disorder, he may have had some other psychiatric issue, but no one starts using drugs because he is content and fulfilled with his life.
He needs to acknowledge that he has a problem. That is the necessary first step without which no intervention can take place. You can try to take him to a psychiatrist or an NA meeting. You can find the nearest NA on line and they may have some suggestions for you.
I understand your love for your child and I understand that it may hurt to turn him out, but that may become your only option, if nothing else works. He may need to understand how horrible life is on drugs and without your support. When he hits bottom, he may be ready to talk. I will be very happy to help you at that point and talk about detox and recovery. I do hope everything turns out well for you and your child. May G-d bless you and your family.
As a mother, my heart is aching for you. I wish there was an easy solution for this situation. You did not tell me how old your son is and how long he has been doing this. I can only tell you as a physician, that most people using drugs, especially heroin, use them to numb some kind of psychological problem or trauma. He may have depression or bipolar disorder, he may have had some other psychiatric issue, but no one starts using drugs because he is content and fulfilled with his life.
He needs to acknowledge that he has a problem. That is the necessary first step without which no intervention can take place. You can try to take him to a psychiatrist or an NA meeting. You can find the nearest NA on line and they may have some suggestions for you.
I understand your love for your child and I understand that it may hurt to turn him out, but that may become your only option, if nothing else works. He may need to understand how horrible life is on drugs and without your support. When he hits bottom, he may be ready to talk. I will be very happy to help you at that point and talk about detox and recovery. I do hope everything turns out well for you and your child. May G-d bless you and your family.
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