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[quote=Anonymous]As someone who has had two family members fall prey to this horrible disease I am here to show you that things can be good again.
Our entire family is professionals, doctors and lawyers (literally out of my dads family and his siblings there are 5 lawyers and 12 doctors, that's right 12)! My point is not to brag, but to tell you we are an educated bunch who should know better. My dads youngest brother was in a ski accident got onto painkillers then heroin. 
This took hold of him for 7 long years, he lost his marriage and his custody of his daughter, he was a well respected radiologist. Almost 8 years later, he finally decided he had enough and checked himself into a long term rehab. He was there 6 months then went into a sober living. Today he is almost 4 years sober, back with his wife and they now have 2 kids. Happy ending.

Second story is my cousin now 33, about 5 years ago almost way story, he was in medical school, got addicted to opioids then heroin. He struggled horribly and had several near death experiences, a few overdoses, etc...my aunt and uncle gave up everything to care for him, and do whatever they possibly could. The more they did the deeper he sunk. He lost a lot of weight became a downright junkie, was kicked out of medical school and eventually out of his home. He was homeless and it was heart wrenching for our whole family.

Finally over a year ago he on his own he begged for help. His parents after doling out over $120,000 finally agreed to do it one last time, which they did. Thank God they did, this time he seemed to "get it" and finally commit to wanting to stay sober. Now almost a year and a half later he is doing great, he got very into martial arts, painting has a gf and looking to continue his medical education. We are very proud. Another happy ending.

My aunt now helps hold meetings for parents suffering. She always tells people to not waste there time or money if the addict is not ready. She said in fact the more you do the more it hurts them and drives them deeper into addiction. Helping them live in your home, or giving them a car or giving them even a dollar is saying that in some small way, you knowingly support their lifestyle. She said cutting off completely is the hardest but most loving thing a parent can do and it wasn't until they did that that my cousin saw the light. There is hope, but really it has to come from the person afflicted. Some get it but some sadly never do. Best of luck to anyone suffering, its a horrible disease and there is no law suit too big for Purdue Pharma and despicable Sackler family. They should all be jailed for life if you ask me.[/quote]

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