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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Addiction has been on and off for over 20 years.  I think it had more or less gone away for a long time, then started up again about a year ago.  My understanding is that he had gotten back on track but has started to slip again.  Way back when this first started, there was theft (including from me and other family members) to support habit, but otherwise I've never been affected.  I can't help but wonder if a big family gathering will only increase the pressure on him.[/quote]

This stuff drives me crazy.  If he's been clean for a long time and has slipped up, he's probably is not happy himself that he has slipped.  There is a really good medication available, Vivtrol, that requires an injection every 30 days, usually covered by insurance.  It blocks all the opiod receptors so there is no point in using.  It is nonaddictive.

But it is very hard to get for some reason because doctors seem unacquainted with it and would rather prescribe addictive harm reduction alternatives like suboxone and methadone.  This person sounds like a very good candidate for Vivitrol.

Back to your point, depending on how dependent your family member is, the main risk of being around an addict is theft.  Heroin users are almost never violent and even if they've just used the worst they'll do is nod off.  Not too attractive but people who've pulled all nighters do the same.  Obviously, you would not entrust your children to his care and wouldn't leave your valuables around for him to take.  Other than that, I think it's fine.[/quote]

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