My step dad abused prescription meds, and also done cocaine for 6 months, and was put into some sort of rehab. He only spent 23 days there, and he's out....but I feel he is back to his same habits...I know the signs cause he's doing things he done in the past...I'm not sure why my mom puts up with it, and they have a 14 year old son who is hurting emotionally from this. He's handicapped, he has one leg and is wheelchair bound....I think maybe family feels sorry for him, but I don't think he got proper help. He was able to call home whenever he wanted from that place too. Can anyone help me......what can I do to help, how can I motivate anyone to get him th right help? How should I be?
2006-12-29 06:59:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You can't do anything but be there to support your Mom. The guy won't get serious help until he "bottoms out".
2006-12-29 07:01:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He should go back to rehab. There is this one in Florida which is very nice and pretty stricted. they dont let you call home for the first two weeks your there. And after that you have limited calls and stuff and i think that if he was in a rehab that wasnt close to home he'd be more dedicated to it cuz he would miss you guys. thats just a thought
2006-12-29 07:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by Vee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not much you can do without calling Child Protective Services which will force him legally to get help.
2006-12-29 07:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by The It Girl ∆☻乐 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it's going to have to start with your stepdad. He's going to have to want help. Just be there for your mom, I'm sure she is having a tough time with this as well. Best of luck to you.
2006-12-29 07:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to report him to the children;s aide it is your duty if that child gets hurt then you could be responsible cause you know about this so please do every one a favour and report this to the proper people.
2006-12-29 07:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by bonnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to him. Be brutal but loving at once. If this does not work, arrange an intervention! My best wishes.
2006-12-29 07:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by Philip Kiriakis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should treat him like he should be treadted
i mean...handicaped people should feel like they are normal and they shouldn't get any special treatment...talk to your mother explain you point of view.......she'll probably find something to do
2006-12-29 07:03:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
their is nothing you can do if the-person dos not want help he has to want to chance in order to change you could suggest that he goes to n\a narcotics anonymous that my help
2007-01-01 07:15:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he only has one leg you should be able to kick his *** and take his junk. Make him your *****.
2006-12-29 07:01:43 · answer #9 · answered by returnofbuckwheat 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋