[lindyloo]

Hi Bex, welcome to the forum.

Everyone on this forum has a loved one who has an addiction.

So many lovely people offering advice and support.

I’m told it’s the norm for some people to have some recreational drugs at the weekend these days.

I’m from a different generation, it wasn’t something I was interested in.

The only problem is an individual sometimes doesn’t have an off switch…then they can’t stop, cocaine leaves them wanting more. It’s an evil drug once it’s got a hook on you.

My son has some form of ocd, or adhd as whatever he does, drink drugs, gambling..it’s 100%.

Everyone is different though

Lx

[icarus-trust]

Hi Bex,

So glad that you’ve found the forum and don’t feel quite so alone now.

I work for a charity called The Icarus Trust that offers support to the families those that have an alcohol or drugs habit as we know that this is a difficult place to be.

If you feel that you could do with some support, please contact us at The Icarus Trust. You would be put in touch with one of our Family Friends. These are our very experienced trained people, who would listen to you, understand what youtre dealing with and show you what other help is available.

You can contact Icarus Trust on help@icarustrust.org or visit our website http://www.icarustrust.org

I hope this helps. Good luck.

[stemgirl]

Hey Bex.

I have recently left my partner due to sly cocaine taking and sitting up alone all night getting wasted.

He can’t go three days without drink or drugs and has turned on me since I left.

Loved him so much even when I walked out but since then he has forgotten everything I did for him over the last few months and treats me like the enemy.

It is very hard to see the addiction as separate to your loved one but if you want to keep loving them I think that’s the way. He has been so cruel that I can no longer bring myself to love the person I once did. I just can’t see him in there anymore.

I’d say watch out for dishonesty. Make sure you know the signs of intoxication with the substances you suspect he takes and take good care of yourself.

Addicts are good liars and their brains convince them that they need to do anything to get the substance they are addicted to.

Good luck. I hope things don’t progress x

[bex1990]

Hi!

Thanks for your reply! It’s so difficult isn’t it I guess the addiction consumed your partner!. I’m so scared that my other half will go down the same path and there is nothing you can do to prevent it!. Xx

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