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new here. hello!
arus:
It never rains but it pours, huh Mama :confused: I'm so sorry, you are having to deal with an awful lot at the moment.
Having dealt with many addicts I would just like to tell you one thing - "tough love" is the only way to go. Don't hate him and don't blame him - trust me, he hates and blames himself much more than you ever could.
If he needs a place to crash, by all means, give him a bed so that he is not on the street. BUT!!! Search him first to make sure he has no drugs on him, prescription or not. And be very thorough - you will not believe how an addict can hide something. And if you have anything of value in the house that he could possibly steal for money, lock them up. He loves you, no doubt about that, but his addiction will come first.
As for you feeling like you aren't doing enough - there is nothing you can do. Just like an alcoholic, or any other addiction, the person can only get better once they decide to. It's very, very hard not being able to do anything, I know :(
I'm praying for him, and for you and your family.
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