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#14157 - 10/15/05 12:31 AM
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Chatty...have you ever thought about taking an ad out in the paper?
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#14160 - 10/16/05 07:36 PM
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Hello, I just had time to read this entire thread. I am sorry for what you are going through. As a recovered substance abuser myself, I want to tell Don that going back to the same environment is asking for trouble. One of the things that got me off street drugs was moving from PA to AZ. Otherwise I would have continued with my same old habits with the same old dealers. What helps is long-term care. The 30 day treatments are an immediate intervention, but for full recovery over a long period, there must be ongoing support. I've lived in St. Joseph MO. The amount of substance abuse is mind-blowing, not to mention that the city is a meth mecca. Chatty, I remember this about your son and it is so sad. At some points in my life I blamed my parents for my troubles, at other times I was grateful for whatever help they gave me, and yet other times I was too ashamed to show my face. It's so sad that you do not have the opportunity to communicate about this with your son. Dianne, I don't know how to say this because it sounds weird, but I am "glad" your daughter went to treatment. With commitment it can only help. Eagle, anti-depressants have to be monitored when a patient is going off of them! That's the trouble with GPs prescribing anti-ds. GPs are not as trained as psychiatrists and neurologists to know the fine tuning of chemical imbalances and the step process by which changes must be made. That doctor could have cost you your life! I'm glad your husband found a way to soothe you. Anyway, for what you all are going through, I'm so sorry, and I wish you lots of love and light. Lynn [ October 16, 2005, 04:37 PM: Message edited by: lynn329 ]
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#14162 - 10/18/05 05:27 AM
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Hi Dianne, I'm glad to hear it went well. Keep us posted.
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#14163 - 10/18/05 02:13 PM
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Registered: 09/24/05
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Loc: 10 yrs in OH now, 47 yrs in Tx
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To all who have loved ones going through substance abuse, I am praying for you and so sorry.
Lynn, My oldest son got divorced at 25 and his ex-wife moved from TX to FL with the kids and made it impossible for him to see them. She didn't play nice at all. He made the CHOICE to turn to drugs to get his mind away from his problems. At 30, he decided he wanted a different life and to make something of himself. He actually never became addicted, which was luck or body chemistry?! He realized his old friends and haunts would bring him down, so he moved to Ft Worth, stopped taking drugs and started his own building contracting business. Now at 36, he has his youngest son, got him at 13 and he is 14 now, and is very successful. You are right, you cannot stay in the same crowd and sometimes (this town was very small) place to change! Very good point!
I had twin brothers, 2 nephews and a niece also who were substance abusers!
It is terrifing, how we have either been there, our children have, or we know someone that has when it comes to substance abuse. It seems touch everyone in someway!
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#14164 - 10/18/05 05:04 PM
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There are so many substances to use to avoid our emotions. June, I'm glad your oldest son got his life together. Dianne, last night I was just sitting quiet with no TV or computer and your daughter came to mind. It occurred to me that she might benefit by reading TEARS. Especially since she is searching in regards to a higher power. Can you loan her your copy? LLL
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