Any one ever experience this with their hubby?? I’ve put this in multiple categories to see all advice…?
My husband was admitted to a rehab facility 60 miles away from me on Friday after walking to his unioon representative and telling them he had a problem. I had no idea but he had been taking xanax that was prescribed by a doctor since august, was taking them before that by getting them off the streets and has been on prescription pain killers (i knew that) for about a year but he runs out about 2 weeks early and gets them off the street. He has had an emtional relationship with another woman for the last 2 months through text messaging… all kinds of stuff is coming out now that he is there. I am going to an al-anon meeting locally on thursday but am having a really hard time finding support for people with family members who are abusing narcotic prescription drugs. Does anyone know of any online resources?? I live in Indiana…
we have a 2.5 year old and she asks me every night to send her daddy in there to tell her good night. THis is so hard… I am lost and dont know what to do. Our christmas tree is up in the attic so someone is supposed to be coming over to get it down but its going to be hard putting it up without him. Thats his favorite part… He will be gone for a month
There are 12 step programs for people who abuse narcotics. But recently the methodology of these 12-step AA and NA programs have been called into question. You should start out be searching for Narcotics Anonymous with your zip code. Google will pull up some other groups too. Check out the local service organizations in your area like churches and elks clubs as they often loan their space to support groups. Just remember that if a program or a group is not working for you, keep trying. A support group or rehabilitation program is never the same as another program. Each has its own dynamics and one group will fit the type of support you need.
I know this is a rough time, but try to stay strong and keep trying. Despite the bad news I hope you have a nice holiday. Color with your daughter, you’d be surprised how much it helps a kid and how happy it will make you.
December 18th, 2009 at 3:30 am
Substance abuse is substance abuse, everyone who’s lived with someone with a drug addiction or alcohol problem will tell you… their behavior is the same regardless of the type of drug used. How they get it is not the issue.
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December 18th, 2009 at 4:02 am
There are 12 step programs for people who abuse narcotics. But recently the methodology of these 12-step AA and NA programs have been called into question. You should start out be searching for Narcotics Anonymous with your zip code. Google will pull up some other groups too. Check out the local service organizations in your area like churches and elks clubs as they often loan their space to support groups. Just remember that if a program or a group is not working for you, keep trying. A support group or rehabilitation program is never the same as another program. Each has its own dynamics and one group will fit the type of support you need.
I know this is a rough time, but try to stay strong and keep trying. Despite the bad news I hope you have a nice holiday. Color with your daughter, you’d be surprised how much it helps a kid and how happy it will make you.
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