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Hi, yes thanks! I do have contact with the WDP family person, but it’s a bit hit and miss, they are very over subscribed!

I will keep the faith for now.

You take care too x

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Hi. Yes, it is a worry about him refusing the test, that’s why I want to go up on Friday to make sure he has it. Don’t want the drugs programme to lose faith with him. They aren’t perfect, but it is all we have at the minute ! They told me that the first test they did in him should traces of cocaine, but not crack cocaine, which is a slightly better alternative ! It is definitely a heartbreak business, but thanks for your commitment.x

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Hello, thankyou for your reply. Yes, important for him to get the test, as refusal to do so, shows he is using as well. He gets the heroin on the dark web, so isn’t mixing with other addicts, or using needles. It’s all undercover. I am not sure of your background, but I wish you well. X

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Hi, well if it helps, why not? X

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Hi. Didn’t realise families from the USA contacted the forum! Yes, you ard very welcome! “I will have a look at your post, and thanks for posting. I feel better already for the messages on her today. X

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It’s very difficult to know what to do for the best! It’s great your are giving some space. I guess it’s his journey, but so hard, as he’s a member of your family to do this. Have you tried Al anon or AA? X

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I agree, it is heartbreaking to see people seemingly throw their lives away to addiction. I guess you are right, people can only take so much, we will see. Thanks for replying, its really been helpful.

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Thanks again BT1978. Yes, that is a worry, that he has been using the substitute as a top up. Apparently, I’ve been told, that this can have an adverse effect, and people tend not to do it again.

I will hope we get some answers, after the next test, and hope it takes place. Good point. When do you decide to cut ties with them?

Difficult, don’t think I am quite there yet!

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Thanks also BT1978. You’ve replied before! Yes, you are right, it does seem a bit difficult following stuff on here. Doesn’t help when your not great online, which is moi!

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Hi. Actually, I have put more info on here. Discovered son was using heroin. He is receiving help from a drugs programme, but obviously they are mostly working remotely. The latest is, he is on a heroin substitute, when he went to do a urine test, he was unable or refused to do it, although he told me he had done one. Once again, he has another test this week. They may take a swab instead of a urine test. The thing is how far do you go as a parent? I want to come and give him a lift there, but it’s 2 hours drive away, and he is wondering why I want to come?

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Hi, thanks for getting in touch. I just find it frustrating sometimes, a need to maybe lash out a bit, verbally. I am sorry to hear about your son, how is he getting on? My son is receiving help for heroin addiction, and it is a real worry, as he doesn’t live nearby. The support he is receiving appears to be a bit peacemeal. Wish there was more help available!

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I do sympathise with you, I am going through a similar thing with my son. He has been receiving help from a drug programme. I took him for a urine test, he has been taking a substitute drug for heroin. He told me he took the test, but his counsellor, said he hadn’t. He has got another one next week. I spoke to a really nice lady from Families Anonymous, 02074984680.They have zoom meetings for family members of addicts, may be worth a try. I am going to sign up to do this. Good luck to you.

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Yes, will do, and thanks for your interest and support!

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Hi, once again, thanks for replying. Yes, we are seeing the doc today, so here’s hoping we get some answers. Sounds like you have been through it yourself. Cheers.

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Thankyou for replying. My son is supposed to be having a meeting with the doctor, about a heroin substitute which is desperate for. His dad flushed some drugs down the toilet, and he became extremely agitated, we ended up calling the police who visited, and an ambulance as he became aggressive towards my husband. However, he seems calmer today, has eaten something, and we are hoping they will give him the substitute tomorrow.

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