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[quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry, OP.  I have a brother who was a prescription drug addict that spread to whatever was available.  It started out so innocently - a back injury and prescription opioids.  Eventually, he died.  It was tough because he left behind kids.  I also have a son with serious mental health issues.  I have had to set boundaries with both.

Two things that people (therapists) said to me that resonated with me are:

-  guard the safety of your family.  With regard to my brother, that meant never leaving my kids with him and being careful when we went to visit.  With my son, that means that violence and some other dangerous behaviors have no place in our home.  We can't prevent you from doing them, but you can't live with us if you do.  I've had to call the police and take out peace orders.  But, it is the best I can do for all of us.

-  don't work harder than your child on their recovery.  I am a fixer by nature and all I ever want to do is fix things.  But, I can't fix this.  I can give my son the tools, which I have.  Like you, I have spent everything we have on treatment.  And, I have given up so much time to get him to treatment and make sure we have medications and everything else he needs.  But his recovery is up to him.

I hope you find peace and I hope your son stays clean.  [/quote]

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