Hi guys,quick intro and life story ?

[delilahmoo]

I'm new here so just thought I'd say hi to everybody, I'm feeling a little in over my head at the moment and I'm not entirely sure if I'll get the advice I've come for, but hey, worth a go right? I'll start by saying that I'm not a drug user, I'm not judgemental either and I'm not going to harp on about what people choose to do in their life, I just opted for a mundane, quiet and sleepy life. My brother however, opted for a life less ordinary. And he's the reason Ive come crashing into you guys uninvited and probably unwanted ? my bro has been an IV drug user for the last 20 years, heroin for the most part, but for the last few years he's ditched heroin and started to inject Mcat and flake cocaine, his vein of choice is now in his groin, he's od more times than I care to remember, he has just been told that he has cellulitis in his left leg, has had major hand surgery that has not yet healed and has Hep B, which he is not being treated for. He's also on a subutex prescription (3 a day) and has meds for mental health problems. He sleeps rough and does not take care of himself, basically guys, as cheery as it sounds, I am effectively waiting for him to die. So, from a drug addicts point of view, realistically, how long would you say he had left ,living this lifestyle? He's 35 years old, will he blag another 20 years out of his fucked body or am I looking at burying him in 6 months? And what can I do for him, what does he need from me? What would you want from your family? I've offered him everything I own, I've sat with him in crack dens and squats and done everything practical that I can. I just wanted advice from people that have walked this path, other than that of somebody that has a pre judged opinion of "my brother, the smack head" sorry for harping on. Thanks for reading .

 

[Bearlove]

Hi there and welcome to Bluelight.

Using drugs is not a requirement of the site and everyone is welcome in our little corner or the internet. I'm really sorry to hear the problems you are going through with your brother and in all honesty that is really all you can do for him, support him until he decides to seek treatment.

It's pretty much impossible to say how long he has left, some people can hit rock bottom and stay there - some may wish to get better and some sadly don't come back.

There is always hope though , quite a lot of people on this site have won the battle with addictions (to various substances) some still fight the daily battle.

Your will be more than welcome to post in any of the sections about addictions, even if you do not get the answers your looking for its a great place to unload your troubles with people who have a better understanding of addictions and the problems associated with them.

I wish you the best of luck
Bear

 

[Smoky]

Hi, Me too. I wish you the best moving forward. Welcome to the site!

BTW, I am going to move this thread to another section for more support.

You are dealing with a lot at the moment it seems. Hang in there!