My son is 29 years old and I have been through a lot with him but now he is on a programme again but I sometime think he is using something else .I am getting realy confused. He said he is not but Idont believe him could someone tell me what to look for .
2006-11-20 22:49:39 · 9 answers · asked by porty girl 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
dialated pupils or constricted. lack of appetite. too much sleeping and/or insomnia etc etc. doesnt he have a counselor at the meth clinic? if so, ask to see the counselor and voice your concerns...........
2006-11-20 22:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by hepette 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know of three people who are on the program. The lady who lives next door from me and she is still using. She sells pills and is off the wall. I know this because she dropps them in the outer hallway all the time, traffic in and out and her husband confirmed it. Another I know of I ran into a few months back, she was sooo anxious and again off the wall. She could not stay still, kept sniffeling and was unable to stand or sit still for more that a minute. And the third, he too was popping pills, again anxious, very paranoid and disgustingly mean. Ok, just examples of the ones I know. You need to know what the signs were before your son started the program and look for those signs and more now! Look for irratability, anxiety, umm slurring words, extra talkative, lieing, stealing, all around behavior. I don't understand the program at all because even if the stop with their first choice drug, they pick up again with another. This is just what I have observed not accusing all of being like these cases. Look for signs, the same as before. Look up methadon on the net and look for the affects and side affects so you know what is supposed to be and what not. Check for meds, is he taking pills alot and so fourth. Hey , you can do just soo much for him. This has to be up to him now.
2006-11-21 01:11:33 · answer #2 · answered by Casper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very difficult. In the past I have worked with both users and people on methadone. The trouble is that the effects are some what similar.
If he is coming off it you should see him sweat a lot, hot and cold shivers. The shaking of the body. This happens a lot more within the first 72 hours though. I really wish you all the best.
2006-11-20 23:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by born2survive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know the hell you have been put through I have a son who was on cocaine and more for years,alchohol as well.
It's sheer hell being a parent and not being able to help.
Firstly I do hope you will completely dis-regard the comments of member Bmp lksh, I've rarely heard of such heartless remarks being made regarding anything and least of all to a mother regarding her child. Obviously she/he has'nt any children ( if she/he has may god help them).
Unfortunately,drugs are so addictive and the urge to use them so strong like your son many fail time and time again trying to get off them.
I know it's hell for you, but please try and stay strong for him, he really needs your support. Yes, by all means try and find out if he is using something again,as has already been said the signs will be there if you look for them.
He will lie through his teeth you know that, because he is ashamed he has been weak again and let you down.
I truly wish you all the best and hope if he is taking drugs again that he will be free of this terrible addition in the end.
These drug dealers need to be hung,they are killing our children for money.The law should be changed.
2006-11-24 19:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by animalwatch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get some support yourself love......people don't understand how this sort of thing effects the family as a whole not just the addict. Try and contact PADA (Parents against drug abuse), they will be able to give you some pointers of what to look for, they may also know somewhere close to you that you can get involved in like a support group or something.
You will find a number for them on 118 118 I think. They are a national project. Good luck love.
2006-11-20 23:05:03 · answer #5 · answered by EMA 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely tell his methadone clinic. he maybe trading his method one for getting his drug of choice,pro bally. Ask questions about this clinic yourself! If gets embarrassed toooo bad he should of thought of that ,Your suspicions maybe right . you're only suppose to be on a methadone regime for a certain time depending on how much of your narcotic your were taking Don't let him bullshit,check and recheck random urines from facility he goes to insist upon...ADDICTIOn is powerful but it can be kept under control. His only hope is to get to a 12 step program. I know or he will ramble through life lost. I PRAYER FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
2006-11-20 23:12:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he,s still using then methadone and drugs will kill him. i had this problem with my son. the truth is they dont want to stop.i had to disown him for my own sanity. he will only stop when he wants too.if he is still using the signs will be clear to see, only much worse.
2006-11-20 23:04:51 · answer #7 · answered by grumpcookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go and see a chemist, or your GP they will be able to advise you, i hope you get help with him this will ruin your life as well if not.
2006-11-21 00:01:12 · answer #8 · answered by twinsters 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm very sorry for you, but have no sympathy for him, i wouldn't care less and i would dis-own him. you life wont start again until he's dead
2006-11-20 22:53:14 · answer #9 · answered by Bmp1ksh 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋