[lindyloo]

Hi whattodo, welcome to the forum. Everyone here has a loved one with an addiction and also there are people in recovery offering advice and support.

The forum has a homepage with support as does the Icarus trust.

I know what you’re going through, it’s your child and you feel helpless.

My 28yr son has dabbled with alcohol and cocaine around 10yrs. The tell tale signs were all there, no cash, borrowing, missing work, looking unkempt, room like a tip, uncaring, argumentative..etc.

He confronted him 18mths ago, he reached out for help. He attended AA, CA and NA meetings daily, met others, got support, started a 12 step program, got a sponsor. He managed 3 months clean. Unfortunately he’s had a few relapses, but I believe this is normal. He got medication for anxiety from doctor.

I would read the other threads, click onto ‘share your story ‘ and read Theresa thread, we are all mums with sons who have addictions, and we all support each other and offer advice.

Please don’t feel alone in this nightmare.

Unfortunately, it begins and ends with the addict. They have to admit that they need help, usually when they hit rock bottom.

Don’t blame yourself either, find things to help you cope, a walk, meditation, vent here. Someone will always reply, i know people have been kind and supportive to me.

Take care,

Lx

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