[sadma]

Hi, I can totally relate to this post and feel your pain! My son is 24, a polite quiet lad who has worked since leaving college, and last year passed his firefighter (retained) training. He has been dabbling in the drug scene since (I believe) the age of 15 or so…. I know it began with cannabis, then rave style drugs like mdma etc.. He suffers with anxiety, and spends most of his time when not working, at home – online gaming. He has had a couple of girlfriends, but tends to choose those that need help themselves! I thought he was growing out of his habit, especially when passing his training, but he seems to be slipping back into it. Recently I discovered he was using ketamine, and although I have tried to talk to him about it, and offer support – he says all the right things, then just carries on. He feels he has it under control, and won’t go to GP for support, as he hopes to join the military in the future and doesn’t want it on his medical records! He has said he said he sought help a while ago with a charity-based drug organisation, but says they couldn’t provide any help as they told him he wasn’t an addict, just psychologically dependent….. I feel it could spiral out of control and he’ll come crashing down, losing everything – he never has any money and I think he just thinks he’s invincible. I am still searching for solutions, so can’t help you at the moment – but just wanted to say you are not alone!

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