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TreasonousBastard

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1. Looks like it...
Fri May 24, 2013, 01:56 PM
May 2013

First, don't take my word for it, since I'm no expert and haven't dealt with drugs for years. But, I've had junkies and alcoholics in the family so I know a little about how they can con you, and this just so fits the pattern. They're experts at using your compassion to get what they need. I'm not calling them bad people for that, but as the next fix becomes more desperate, they become single-minded and do anything they have to.

But you know that already. I'm not teaching or preaching, just reminding.

It appears snorting Oxy is a new wave of drug abuse since it gives an immediate high. It can be dangerous depending on the formulation of the pills and crushing them can be problematic even if taken orally, but we know that's not a top priority for abusers.

So, that he jumped on snorting the pills implies it's not the first time he's done that. It's even possible he shot up other times.

You like the guy, and that's not a bad thing since he must have some OK qualities, but please don't let that cloud your judgment. You already know being an enabler is not helping him. Too many times you don't raise him up before he drags you down.






Looks like it... TreasonousBastard May 2013 #1
Thanks for your reply. Maraya1969 May 2013 #2
You're welcome, and I'll mention that... TreasonousBastard May 2013 #6
I checked my Alanon book for today's message libodem May 2013 #3
Thanks for this. I did not even think about the steps until you mentioned them. Maraya1969 May 2013 #5
It is a healthy place to start libodem May 2013 #8
Hey there... Ilsa May 2013 #4
Thanks Ilsa! Maraya1969 May 2013 #7
Ditto what Ilsa said.. don't blame yourself for trying to be helpful mountain grammy May 2013 #10
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i am so stealing those!! NMDemDist2 May 2013 #11
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