[vv747]

So daughter was barely able to stand. I suggested it was not safe to go out in her condition, asked what she had taken, ketamine, asked if she had more, she said yes, asked if she could give it to me as she had clearly overdone it and was not in a state to pass good judgement. She handed her stash over. Now what? An hour or so later, she asked for it. I said no, you are not in the best place to judge what to do with it, tomorrow you are seeing your drug therapist, we will discuss it when you are sober. She is now sound asleep,

My plan (in my dream where people behave reasonably) is to discuss it and for her to say to get rid of it. Obviously this might not pan out that way.

However, I am acutely aware that I am now in possession of class B drugs and I don’t like this. Plus, handing it back to her is basically supplying, again not keen on the concept (I am adverse to breaking the law). Besides, I obviously do not wish to take it. But, taking her stuff is controlling (however it was at a point of endangerment so I think justified, plus I did not forcibly take it) and she was at the time under the impression I would give it back, an impression I did not correct as it suited me. Finally, her stash is not small so there is an element of risk that is quite big in case she takes it all (she has dual diagnosis and flirts with overdosing and other self-harms on a regular basis)

I find it hard to determine in this case what would be the most ‘enabling’ thing to avoid. All the options seem to have something wrong with them from breaking her trust and then her getting upset and attempting suicide to potentially enabling her to kill herself.

I am kind of hoping my husband or son will take matters in their hand and dispose of the stash.

I am aware I am in a tizzy, having had a few rough weeks /years and short on sleep (making sure she is still breathing) and I have hit a bit of a mental block. Input welcome.

[danman83]

For a start id bin everything she has in the house! I wouldnt care what she thinks!

Shes snorting horse tranquillizers for a start. That shit is no good. How old is she?

Id sit her down, have a calm chat with her and your hubby. Make her aware of what shes doing and make sure she gets rid of her mates.

[louise1974]

When you say she’s dual diagnosis I presume your daughter has a mental health problem as well as an addiction- I would speak with her key worker or nurse and ask them for a visit. Also remove her stash, bin it! Ketamine should be class A, it’s a horrible drug not meant for human consumption especially when someone is taking other medications which I imagine your daughter is. She could easily overdose. Be strong and all the best it sounds like you have had a very rough few weeks and need some respite, is it possible she could be admitted to hospital fur a while so you could get some respite or is that not something you would want? Lou

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