I dropped my accounting class, I spend two entire days a week in that class. I need to be closer to home base, I couldn't sleep last night and then I decided this was the best. That class is worth 5 credits, it took a lot of time from my day being present in that class and tutoring for it. I'm at home now keeping an eye on him and I've also managed to make friends with one of his pals. I'm hoping he'll help me out, also I don't think my bro has reached the point of addiction yet - at least from my perception. I think he used an inferior product, I don't think he used the "pure" quality. He's been showing most of the symptoms, doesn't sleep or eat. He seems to have this weird energy, keeps scratching his arms, and continuously rubbing his face.
Last night, I couldn't find it was around 1 am and I located him in the back street. I literally dragged him home, he became angry and we got into a bit of a scuffle and I shoved him down the stairs.
I told my mom everything, she thinks praying can solve everything. Except I think I know what to do, to a certain extend. I've been home today, kept him occupied. He's been wanting my mom to give him a haircut but instead we suggested he get it done with a professional. That took up half the day and then I messed with his phone a little, no network - means no friends.
Day 1 - he hasn't left ,y sight all day and it's 7:18 pm
Drug or alcohol abuse hits a family hard, and it can affect everyone in the family. Depending on health insurance, see about if there are drug counseling or substance abuse evaluation/ counseling. You may have counseling benefits being a student that you could use with your brother. Another route is to reach out to the hotline I mentioned in a previous reply. It is getting a grip on the nature of the problem you are dealing with, it is hard to comprehend, or understand what you can do -- there is a lot of fear you can experience. I sincerely advise to get outside input, rather than trying to tough it out by being around your brother all the time and guarding him. Good news is people recover and we all survive, I've seen this firsthand. Going it alone is not the way to go. Get info, ask for resources, get input. Hang in there! Prayer is good, I use it all the time. But I also connect with information that helps, too.
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