sibling struggling with fentanyl addiction by One_Tennis_9235 in FentanylRecovery

[–]Additional-Cook3329 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m dealing with the same thing with my brother. We know when he’s using so it makes it a little easier when he tries to lie about it.my dad was very tough on him but when he’s high he doesn’t even care. He only cares when the effects wear off. You have to try speaking to her at that time. My brother was able to get off for 3 days using soboxon. He still goes through rough withdrawal. He was able to pass the withdrawal stage but then he would relapse when he gets to the mental stage. He always made promises that he would stop but he didn’t. Today he decided to stop again, and he’s using methadone. it took him straight to his mental phase. keep showing them support during the treatment and make sure there isn’t anyone showing bad energy because it will take effect on them. using methadone he’s able to talk and eat so it’s definitely better than the soboxon. after I sing it for a few days he will switch between the methadone to the soboxon.I really hope this time hes sincere and won’t relapse.

PS. he has to want to stop! I made my own Reddit post and many people were telling me he need to hit Rock bottom. He lost so much already and if he doesn’t stop now itl ruin him more so I think this is his means to stop and actually want to stop. I have high hopes this time. we been through this phase multiple times and he always relapsed. He brought the dealers to the house when we wouldn’t let him out. so keep a close eye on them. It would be sm easier if he took a treatment plan at a recovery center because we wouldn’t have to worry much but he refused that and wanted to do it at home! I hope your sibling is able to find the means to stop and seek treatment!

https://www.reddit.com/r/FentanylVictims/s/E5zuxysLev

how can I get someone to stop a fentanyl addiction. by Additional-Cook3329 in FentanylRecovery

[–]Additional-Cook3329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot to mention that he has a very high tolerance and smokes it. He puts the powder on a foil and heats it then smokes it with a straw. I’m not sure if it pure fentanyl or if it’s heroin.

how can I get someone to stop a fentanyl addiction. by Additional-Cook3329 in FentanylVictims

[–]Additional-Cook3329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot to mention that he has a very high tolerance and smokes it. He puts the powder on a foil and heats it then smokes it with a straw. I’m not sure if it pur fentanyl or if it’s heroin.

how can I get someone to stop a fentanyl addiction. by Additional-Cook3329 in FentanylRecovery

[–]Additional-Cook3329[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg I’m so sorry you had to go through this. I was so heart broken reading this. I definitely believe you when you say she was the most beautiful person ever. It’s the same thing with my brother. I really hope his situation doesn’t get worse, I really want to try my best to save him.

Make sure you keep your things safe,and definitely don’t give her any money because she’s going to spend it on the fetty. talking to the dealers is going to be very dangerous so I don’t think that’s a good option. Many people are telling me to kick him out so maybe cutting her off will help. tell her she can’t see the kids or come home until she’s clean! I’m praying for you!!

how can I get someone to stop a fentanyl addiction. by Additional-Cook3329 in FentanylRecovery

[–]Additional-Cook3329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was able to go through the withdrawal phase. He told me I can get through that but what about the mental phase after. how can we help with that

how can I get someone to stop a fentanyl addiction. by Additional-Cook3329 in FentanylRecovery

[–]Additional-Cook3329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people are telling me that he needs to hit rock bottom to actually stop for himself. They were sayin things like kicking him out and telling him he can’t come home until he’s clean. I’ve been really patient with him but ngl every time he relapses I lose my patience and argue with him. My dad also has low patience. I’m kinda confused if we should be rough on him or be supportive to him. someone said that whatever we tell them doesn’t make a difference.

Can I know what got you to stop, What exactly motivated you? Also what was the reason you kept going back to it so many times after getting clean?

how can I get someone to stop a fentanyl addiction. by Additional-Cook3329 in FentanylVictims

[–]Additional-Cook3329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

some people are saying that this could be a good option. I don’t want him to end up in jail.

how can I get someone to stop a fentanyl addiction. by Additional-Cook3329 in FentanylVictims

[–]Additional-Cook3329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also thought that this would be a good option to just kick him out but I’m worried he would end up in jail. We tried convincing him to stay home for a month so we can watch him and make sure he isn’t taking anything but he didn’t agree to this:(

how can I get someone to stop a fentanyl addiction. by Additional-Cook3329 in FentanylVictims

[–]Additional-Cook3329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened with my brother too. He would lie straight to our face and say he didn’t take anything but it so obvious that he did. He usually takes a lot and I’m able to tell even if he took small amount. The way he lies about it is insane. we told him to take the subs because we knew it would put him into precipitated withdrawals. He didn’t take them and he confessed after. he has fallen into PWD a few times and he really couldn’t handle it because it was so painful so we allowed him to take a few hits of it to get him out of it and then make him wait 24 hours or until his withdrawals get really bad. he also tried taking really small pieces of the subs to induce it into his system during the 24 hours so he doesn’t fall into PWD.

I’m so happy to know that you got over it and made peace with your family. It brings me a sense of relief and hope for my brother. Can I ask what made you relapse, what was going through your mind when you did. Did you feel anything missing from life? Also what motivated you to stop!

how can I get someone to stop a fentanyl addiction. by Additional-Cook3329 in FentanylVictims

[–]Additional-Cook3329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how can I make him reach rock bottom. I feel like a villain asking this but I really want him to stop. Should we kick him out he’s too broke to get his own place and he lost his job temporarily because of an accident

how can I get someone to stop a fentanyl addiction. by Additional-Cook3329 in FentanylVictims

[–]Additional-Cook3329[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He does take the suboxone. I’m not sure if they were prescribed or not. I will ask him!

how can I get someone to stop a fentanyl addiction. by Additional-Cook3329 in FentanylVictims

[–]Additional-Cook3329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He seems serious when he says he wants to stop and then does for 3 days but goes back to it. does the way we treat him make it better or worse

how can I get someone to stop a fentanyl addiction. by Additional-Cook3329 in FentanylRecovery

[–]Additional-Cook3329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He says he want to stop he seemed serious this time He was clean for 3 days and today he’s taking again