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Date Posted: 04:55:56 06/02/07 Sat
Author: Kristen
Subject: Re: my little brother a heroin user!?!?
In reply to: scared 's message, "my little brother a heroin user!?!?" on 01:45:40 06/02/07 Sat

I was in a similar situation several years ago with my older brother. I told my mom and dad, who talked to him about it and he swore he only did it once. My brother was also lying and stealing; my mom also is in denial that he is shooting heroin. Your brother needs more help than you can give him. If you can get him into rehab, do it. My brother has only gotten worse over the 12 years he has been shooting heroin. He stopped for 2 years when we sent him to live with his girlfriend in Ohio. They moved back and the first thing he did was go get high. I have tried everything; my dad passed away recently and my brother was shooting up in the bathroom at his memorial. He has a 4 year son who he doesn't support, he has Hepatitis C and has gotten his last two girlfriends hooked on heroin also. He is 40 years old but doesn't take any responsibility for anything. My mom believes him when he says he isn't doing it, even after I show her the needles I find of his. Worse, after my dad died, I have been taking care of his house, (mom doesn't live with me,) and she has made me let my brother live here. I have to lock everything up or he will steal it to sell for heroin. Confronting your brother won't be enough. He will tell you what you want to hear but do the opposite. He needs to get help before heroin takes over his life. My brother has been homeless, in and out of jail, and an emotional drain on me. If your mom won't listen, I would suggest attending an NA meeting for family members of addicts and talk to some people there who can advise you. You may not be able to stop him from using, but you can protect yourself from being drawn into his problems and day to day drama.

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