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BIL going to rehab.

frogyiefrogyie
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DH and I just found out that his brother is going into rehab for being addicted to vicodin and oxycotton and has been for years. We just found out. He started stealing money a couple of months ago from ILs and came clean when they approached him and said he could stop on his own. Apparently he was high at Xmas and told them again so they getting him into rehab. I don't know what to think. I feel bad for him but i am pissed at the same time. He is 35 and They have babied him his whole life and it's always poor sensitive BIL. He never can hold a job, is currently living at his wifes parents house with her because they both have low paying jobs. He has a teaching degree that he never did anything with. I hope he gets better because DH and family are expecting him to be our LOs godfather but I have had second thoughts about this from the start and this is not helping. I am going to try to stay out of it but feel bad that DH always has to be the "good son". thanks for letting me vent.
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  • Jordan1234Jordan1234
    Wow, that is definitely a lot to be going through.  I'm glad he is going to rehab and I hope he gets better.
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  • kbel424kbel424
    What a sad situation, but glad he's getting help and can hopefully improve his life. I investigate people stealing prescription meds from their employer, it's scary how easy it is to get addicted and completely ruin your life.
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  • DowagerCountessofNJDowagerCountessofNJ

    Addiction is a sad situation for everyone that cares about the addict.  My dad is an alcoholic and I suspect a drug addict.  You're right it's a huge mix of emotions between sadness and anger directed towards the addict, especially if they don't want to seek treatment.

    I hope for his sake he is successful at treatment and brings those coping skills into his daily life when he's done treatment.

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  • caitlin*mariecaitlin*marie
    I am so sorry you and your family have to go through this. I can offer a good story though! My father is an alcoholic and an addict. My parents divorced when I was 3 years old because of it. He mostly was addicted to alcohol but after he got back surgery he was put on lots of pain meds - oxycontin & percocet to be exact, which are both VERY addictive medications. Anyways, long story short, he overdosed almost 4 years ago. He went to rehab right away and has been CLEAN and SOBER ever since! So there IS hope! He's coming up on 4 years - that's the longest he's ever been clean since I've been alive. I hope there is a happy ending to your BIL's story as well. T&P for your family - I know it is hard to go through from experience.  
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