My sister has been on drugs for a while now, and I don't know how to help her.. She currently is shooting up meth and she herself tells me she don't want to but she feels trapped. She has been in and out of the state funded drug rehabs but they don't seem to help. She ends up leaving within a week saying there was drugs there too.. This all seems crazy to me and I am desperate to help her but I don't have the money to pay for a private rehab and can't add her to my insurance. She did say she probably needs to get out of Florida and that she has no one their except her friends on drugs. I agree with her but I am not able to have her come live with me either. If I was living by myself I would but my husband don't think it's a good idea. We don't have the room right now with my daughter moving back but regardless he dont think it's a good idea. I feel so torn inside and want to help her so bad but have no clue on what to do. I do feel she needs to get out of Florida but have no where else she can live. Does anyone have info on free drug rehabs that work near Tampa Fl? Any suggestions? Thanks
I suggest you read through previous posts in this section for some insight. Please believe your husband and do not bring an addict into your home, especially with a child there. I am an addict and have been in love with addicts, one being my mother. I know both sides of this nightmare. In my opinion rehabs are rehabs....you won't find the "magic" one and it will more than likely be a HUGE waste of money for you. The BIGGEST key to recovery is the addict just simply has to want it bad enough! Unfortunately YOU can't do THAT for her. If you find an Alanon meeting in your area to attend that would be VERY helpful for you. Good luck.
