My brother has a substance problem - synthetics. Synthetic cannabis and synthetic speed / stimulants. It's all still legal in the UK until next year. Trying to get him into rehab because he's out of control.
But I want to make that I support him as best I can. Now I'm no saint, drink every day, coke 2 times a week with the odd binge. My wife and I have been talking about taking a break for months, always find a reason to make the call.
Thinking I need to clean up my act as well. Should have done it a while ago and a brother heading for rehab should be enough reason to make the change. It's not like my coke use has ever caused a problem apart from the bank balance. He's been arrested, wife threatening to leave him etc.
I'm not responsible for his addiction, but let's say we get him into rehab and I go visit. I can't sit there and talk to him when I've done blow the night before. He and used to get high a lot at uni and early twenties, he knows what I'm like.
Feels like it will be part of the recovery process. Not saying I won't ever dabble again, but for now I reckon this could help.
Any thoughts?
But I want to make that I support him as best I can. Now I'm no saint, drink every day, coke 2 times a week with the odd binge. My wife and I have been talking about taking a break for months, always find a reason to make the call.
Thinking I need to clean up my act as well. Should have done it a while ago and a brother heading for rehab should be enough reason to make the change. It's not like my coke use has ever caused a problem apart from the bank balance. He's been arrested, wife threatening to leave him etc.
I'm not responsible for his addiction, but let's say we get him into rehab and I go visit. I can't sit there and talk to him when I've done blow the night before. He and used to get high a lot at uni and early twenties, he knows what I'm like.
Feels like it will be part of the recovery process. Not saying I won't ever dabble again, but for now I reckon this could help.
Any thoughts?
