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Hey! Thanks for sharing your story. Codeine is one of the weaker opiods but can be very addictive when used for long periods of time or when taken more than prescribed. He’s still worth saving if that’s what you want to know. Unfortunately, if he’s prescribed for pain he will seek medication everytime to help.
What your witnessing when he goes all coocoo probably be l withdrawal symptoms when he doesn’t have enough or if he misses a dose. They can affect people differently depending on how their bodies accept the drug. He will have to want to come off them completely or ask for alternative pain relief.
Good luck and stay strong!!
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Hello! Thank you for sharing your story.
I’m really sorry for what you’re going through.
I can’t even begin to explain how horrible heroin is. It’s the most addictive of drugs and so many people are victims of its existence and dependence levels. Both users and family of users are severely affected sometimes.
As an ex user I would say to try and not give up on him. It does sound a little selfish on his end but if the correct support is given, he can get out of it. Unfortunately, all this lockdown and covid issues are increasing drug usage across the country.
I’m not saying to be ok with him using but you know him best. For me it was my wife that stood by me and helped me get through it. It was definitely her love that helped me. I started to feel so horrible and guilty for the person I had become. I felt as though I trapped her with me now and she is being forced to stay with me. Although she tried to assure me she will stick by me no matter what, it was my guilt that got me out. I was using for 2 years. Clean 5 months now. I really wish you guys the best and I hope he can find the strength to want to stop.
For severe users the GPs can give out prescriptions to help with his urges but minus the euphoric effect of Heroin.
Kind regards
M