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russian33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:12 AM Original message |
My little brother is getting out of detox today, any advice? |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
1. Love him, but be a hard ass... |
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auntAgonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
2. No advice, no experience at all in that .. but, |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
3. Are there people in some other part of the state |
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russian33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:32 AM Original message |
That's what I'm trying to get him to do |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
7. Well, it doesn't sound |
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bratcatinok (786 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
9. NarAnon website for New York |
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russian33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:54 AM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Thanks bratcatinok and everyone else... |
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bratcatinok (786 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 12:12 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. No, I didn't know that! |
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bratcatinok (786 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
10. Ruh roh! |
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LiberalEsto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
4. Get yourself a Nar-Anon meeting ASAP |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
5. tough shit to kick |
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Joylaughter (498 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
6. NA.org |
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ocean girl (488 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 12:17 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. I agree. Get him to NA immediately! |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
8. Keep him away from former "friends" |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 04:21 PM Response to Reply #8 |
26. Here's to you. |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 05:49 PM Response to Reply #26 |
30. Thanks ThomCat! |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
12. Find somebody qualified in EEG biofeedback |
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catmandu57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
15. It's cliche but true |
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russian33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 01:33 PM Response to Reply #15 |
21. that's the plan |
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Irishladdie (328 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
16. Move out of the Neighborhood and Over to Ohio!!! |
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russian33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 01:31 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. yeah, I supposed an extra Dem in CT or NY doesn't really matter.. |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
17. keep him away from his "friends" and associates |
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noonwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
18. Make sure he knows where the NA meetings are, and gets a good sponsor |
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Phillycat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
19. Work the steps, get a sponsor, get a homegroup, go to meetings. |
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molly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
22. Well, this is cruel, but never-ever let him out of your sight |
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Phillycat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 01:36 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. No offense, but this won't work. |
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Senior citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 03:59 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. I agree totally--everyone needs to feel useful and needed |
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Senior citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 05:07 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. The physiology of success |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
25. Get him into rehab as fast as possible |
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Dastard Stepchild (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
28. Everyone is so different... |
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Heyo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 05:49 PM Response to Reply #28 |
31. yes, I agree with the above poster also... |
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Senior citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 07:20 PM Response to Reply #28 |
32. Treat the lifestyle, not the addict |
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Heyo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 05:47 PM Response to Original message |
29. A one week detox... |
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henslee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-04 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
33. Keep him busy with work. Get him a hardass sponsor. Keep him away from |
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