I just found out tonight that my brother has been doing drugs for a few years. every weekend with his mates he takes something he calls mtmac which is meant to be ectasy cut with ice and he either smokes or takes a line.
i knew he had tried drugs once or twice and was concerned then but now he has told me he has taken lots of drugs i dont know what ones and that he has nearly od more then once and that he was sweating. which his mates refer to asjust vomitting and passing out
they think he will never od because they are so close and they have his back. I dont know much about drugs except of what i have heard and seen on tv. he has a good job that he works well at. he doesnt steal or get violent and his skin looks normal as it always has. i am afraid he will od one day or that he will become dependant on the drug and it will change him.
i dont know what to do. i told my brother that he is to expect lots of drug related fact sheets on the condition that i wont tell dad. i live in SA and i cant seem to find any 24 hour numbers to call to help me on this. they arnt open and only one got me to leave a message.
it is late and i feel anxious and just want to find out what hes getting into i also badly want to tell dad but my brother is an adult and can make his own mistakes. but perhaps if i can get more information he can make a more informed decision before its to late. any phone numbers, websites or advice would be great right now.
perhaps someone can tell me what it was like in the early stages of addiction for there loved one
thankyou starlia.
Dear Starlia, You Must Tell Your Dad immediately. By not telling your father you are enabling your brother and protecting him.It is ridiculous to think his friends have his back that he won't overdose. THEY are not medically trained they are addicts playing with drugs.Do you want to believe that your brother and friends can prevent a overdose ..You said your brother is working well there are functioning addicts , but it could be the addiction is still in the beginning stages .You must tell your father immediately your brother may get upset, but you must make it clear you love him.Right bow your brother has you hiding his secret giving you the anxiety s covering up for him. STOP IT.You want to save his life.Talk to Dad today right now.You might save his life.
Starlia I know what I'm talking about my brother died of alcohol and drug use and my son has been an addict for ten years.I saw one of my best friends bury her only son.Am I being hard yes but it's all truth. Your brother is headed for trouble, if you love him you must not cover up and lie for him.He is already trying to have you enable his addiction by not telling the truth. Please go to Dad immediately. ...good luck
