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Just so so sad and can’t see this ending well

Somebody supporting another with ketamine addiction
My beautiful son, Adam, 28 has been in active ketamine addiction for 7 years.  We have always managed and supported him and kept it private of course! Sadly, in the last few months, due to changes in behaviour I have had to call the ambulance and police out several times as he was in psychosis, didn’t recognise me, thought I was a demon and hit me. We have been absolutely devastated by this and due to my younger son, being physically disabled and having support with his care financially from our local council have also had social services involved.  Adam has never been violent before so we cannot risk him seeing a demon in his brother who cannot defend himself. He has worked with the local mental health services to just get by and thankfully due to him engaging so well and social services visiting and chatting with my other son have been happy that he is not as risk! Adam was really quite positive at the beginning of the year and I do know that stopping is the easy part and he needs to still get support and help so this past week has been using again a lot. His bladder is already fucked and he goes to loo every 10 mins but I just can’t cope with this emotional drain in my home anymore! I need to be strong and positive for my other son who lives with a life limiting condition and is also so sad about his brother x Adam blames everyone and everything in his life except the one thing that is destroying him :(
Sorry to rant - there is so much more x I know you will all understand and that I think is all I need x 
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Somebody supporting another with alcohol and cocaine addictions
I just wanted to send you strength and love.  This is the most awful disease and I hope there can be a shred of light for you and your family in the future.  I can tell you must be one strong woman for all that you are managing with, I hope you have some support for yourself xx
Somebody supporting another with alcohol and cannabis addictions
So very sorry for your situation. I support my addict son and daughter who is autistic, ADHD, dyslexic and anxious. It’s all consuming, stressful and exhausting. Sending strength to you. I hope you can get support for yourself xx
Somebody supporting another with alcohol and ketamine addictions
I have a daughter who is a ketamine addict. Last time I saw her she was vile to me so I have had to detatch from her as her erratic behaviour has made me ill.  I love her with all my heart but can see how addiction is destroying the beautiful girl I use to know.  I pray she will get help but after years of trying I can do no more.  My heart goes out to you.