Drug and Alcohol Abuse?
Question by Frustrated: Drug and alcohol abuse?
My Brother is in his late 30s. He is an alcoholic. He has been drinking heavily since he was a teenager. Since that time he has gained a significant amount of weight. He went from being about 510 200lbs to 5-10 and 350lbs. Despite knowing his habits, my parents helped open a liquor store a few years ago which now gives him more access to booze. He drinks heavily both at home and at work. He has abused his spouse physically on several occasions. I learned a few years ago that my brother has also been using cocaine since high school. I never would have guessed this because of the severity of his weight gain. There are always razor blades on his desk and rolled up dollar bills on his desk. I am convinced he is still using. He is breathing really heavy and fast all the time. Im very concerned about his health. Can anyone tell me if it is possible that on top of the alcohol he can still be a cocaine addict? A lot of people tell me theres not such thing as a “Fat Cocaine user”? DOes this still hold true if he uses, goes home at 9PM, Eats a Pizza and drink 2-3 bottles of wine and then goes to bed??? Whats kind of impact does this have on his health? Please help, this is destroying my family.
I have made several attempts to talk to him, he gets really angry and I have to be careful because I actually work for him and need this job until I finish school. His customers all see him drunk, he hides booze and disappears to go drink through out the day. I have tried to tell him to get help, he does not think theres anything wtrong with what he is doing. My parents have done nothing but enable and make excuses for him which is why he is so out of control. Im concerned about how this is damaging his body. I need to know how this behavior is eventually going to affect his health? Is this eventually going to casue him to have a heart attack?
My parents are aware of the alcohol, but not of the drug. I have not told them because I know they wont do anything. I told the he was drinking and beating his wife and they did nothing so I dont think his would be handled any different (unless it was me of course). Should I call his Doctor? Im concerned for his health
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Answer by Nurseebol
I never believed that about cocaine users. Look at Chris Farley, that was a fat one. Everyone is different. Unfortunately, addiction is so very hard to treat, and if the person doesn’t want help, they aren’t going to accept it, or seek it out. You can certainly share that you are worried about him. It may help for u to start attending Al Anon meetings; these are for family of people with drinking problems. That is the best idea I have for you. Stick with him, this problem isn’t solved overnight. Addicts usually have to quit and relaspse a few times before achieving any long term sobriety. It is a hard road and he needs your support, even if he doesn’t act like it. He is lucky to have u.
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