Hi there. I’m wondering if any parents can shed any light on effects of addiction on health. My son (age 19, daily weed addiction) has spent last 3 days complaining of health issues. He’s been unwell. His vomit had blood in it, he’s hot and cold, stabbing pains, he has also complained of losing his vision for about 20 seconds. He’s been to the doctors today but I don’t know what was discussed.
I’m wondering if he should go to hospital but think I might be over reacting. Plus getting him to cooperate will be difficult. He is homeless, not looking after himself at all. I’ve given him a bed whilst he’s ill. I think I’d be crewel to turn him away when he’s vomiting. Despite being ill, he’s still managing to get out for his daily dose. I’ve just picked him up after he said he’s lost his vision. Not sure what to do. I wondered if you ladies witnessed the health of your loved ones deteriorate? Did they go to hospital? I know the gp today listened to his chest for an infection but that wouldn’t show up much, would it?
Sorry to babble on, I guess in summary, I’m curious if there is some typical symptoms of health neglect to look out for.
Thank you to anyone who reads this and if this sounds familiar, I’m interested to hear what you did xx