Prayer Request I need help fast, guys. - Page 2

Jenson71 · 02-19-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Hope your joking right? The withdrawel could kill him with out treatment and being safe. Being locked up in a closet could make him freak out and really cause some harm. He needs to detox in an invironment that helps people detox.

Spa and yoga vacation.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 02-19-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Hope your joking right? The withdrawel could kill him with out treatment and being safe. Being locked up in a closet could make him freak out and really cause some harm. He needs to detox in an invironment that helps people detox.

Good point. My advice would be then to divide his stash up into 5 days worth and give him a smaller amount each day till it's gone. That should get him thru withdrawals.

saphojunkie · 02-19-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

Good point. My advice would be then to divide his stash up into 5 days worth and give him a smaller amount each day till it's gone. That should get him thru withdrawals.

You've seen too many movies. There are people who, you know, GO TO MEDICAL SCHOOL that should be in charge of this process.

Not a hog farmer.

Chief Pote · 02-19-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

Not exactly true. You can make a difference RIGHT NOW. While he's passed out you need to get all his stash from him. Next drag him into a closet that you can lock and keep him there until he's dried out. You can cut a small hole in the bottom to slip him some water from time to time and maybe some cheese sticks when he gets hungry. Go ahead and tell your mom what's up so she won't get too concerned about what all the noise is coming from the closet. This will all be over with in three to five days. He will thank you later and you'll have peace of mind that you saved your brothers life.

WOW

beach tribe · 02-19-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefButthurt

WOW

That is actually how the Hell's angels used to do. Except they would tie you to a tree.

**Lumpy** · 02-19-2013, 01:27 AM

Damn. That's a tough situation. He definitely needs to get support from his family.

It's one thing if he's just high. You let him come down, (move him to a bed, put him on his side). But, like others mentioned, if you think that he has overdosed, you have no choice but to get help immediately! Try to keep as calm as possible.

Bump · 02-19-2013, 01:34 AM

damn that sucks man. It looks like the good advice has already been said.

Bump · 02-19-2013, 01:37 AM

and no matter what you choose to do. It's not your fault.

**Baby Lee** · 02-19-2013, 01:39 AM

I'd put the hypodermics and 'substance' on the closest table in clear sight and gather as much family as you can [adults only] and wait for him to wake up.

Family can be harsh, but they can drive him to make his hard choices himself, which I think is better than putting him into the system and imposing restrictions against his will.

TLO · 02-19-2013, 01:47 AM

Hope everything is ok. Keep us posted.

bowener · 02-19-2013, 04:06 AM

Thank you for the advice, everyone. I cannot express how I feel right now. He did not go willingly. Ultimately he ended up in a cop car. I had to press assault charges for them to take him away. He tossed his stuff in his truck, so they have to get a search warrant (small town, no drug dogs). At least I know where he is now. Time to try for sleep. I have a job interview in the morning. Life is a really funny thing, guys.

Edit: Most likely no help here. It is a rural town of 1,000 people.

Fishpicker · 02-19-2013, 04:47 AM

I don't understand. how did he assault you while he was sleeping? did the cops talk you into pressing charges for that? I think you did the right thing by calling the cops but be careful.

Sassy Squatch · 02-19-2013, 04:52 AM

Huh? That doesnt make sense. Press assault charges for what?

ChiliConCarnage · 02-19-2013, 05:58 AM

definitely don't envy your position. That sounds pretty rough. Hopefully it'll turn out for the best

Abba-Dabba · 02-19-2013, 06:25 AM

Once again, the planet to the rescue...

Hate to say it but, I doubt your brother seeks treatment. Instead he will obviously be facing criminal charges. From the sounds of it both violent and non-violent in nature. If it is heroin, probably a felony that will follow him around for life. Maybe I wrong, maybe your small town has enough monetary and other resources to afford a drug court where he can recieve proper treatment. Then again maybe you just sent him into criminal court only to have a outcome you never intended. A class c felony conviction for heroin possession in Missouri can carry a sentence up to 7 years. Doubtful he recieves a sentence that large, but the added assualt charge sure doesn't help his now criminal and addiction issues.

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Lumpy Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On a yellow brick road. Casino cash: $9444900	Damn. That's a tough situation. He definitely needs to get support from his family. It's one thing if he's just high. You let him come down, (move him to a bed, put him on his side). But, like others mentioned, if you think that he has overdosed, you have no choice but to get help immediately! Try to keep as calm as possible. Last edited by Lumpy; 02-19-2013 at 01:39 AM..
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Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $6838598	I'd put the hypodermics and 'substance' on the closest table in clear sight and gather as much family as you can [adults only] and wait for him to wake up. Family can be harsh, but they can drive him to make his hard choices himself, which I think is better than putting him into the system and imposing restrictions against his will. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W. Last edited by Baby Lee; 02-19-2013 at 01:51 AM..
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bowener BAMF! Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $9549897	Thank you for the advice, everyone. I cannot express how I feel right now. He did not go willingly. Ultimately he ended up in a cop car. I had to press assault charges for them to take him away. He tossed his stuff in his truck, so they have to get a search warrant (small town, no drug dogs). At least I know where he is now. Time to try for sleep. I have a job interview in the morning. Life is a really funny thing, guys. Edit: Most likely no help here. It is a rural town of 1,000 people. __________________ Main Entry: bowe·ner Pronunciation: \ˈbō-nər\ Function: noun Date: circa 2007
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Fishpicker On one quarter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: I play all day Casino cash: $3007111	I don't understand. how did he assault you while he was sleeping? did the cops talk you into pressing charges for that? I think you did the right thing by calling the cops but be careful. __________________ A person who has been [ideologically] demoralized cannot assess true information. the [demoralization] process is complete and irreversible. -Yuri Bezmenov on Soviet Subversion
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02-19-2013, 06:25 AM	#15
Abba-Dabba MVP Join Date: May 2001 Casino cash: $4492970	Once again, the planet to the rescue... Hate to say it but, I doubt your brother seeks treatment. Instead he will obviously be facing criminal charges. From the sounds of it both violent and non-violent in nature. If it is heroin, probably a felony that will follow him around for life. Maybe I wrong, maybe your small town has enough monetary and other resources to afford a drug court where he can recieve proper treatment. Then again maybe you just sent him into criminal court only to have a outcome you never intended. A class c felony conviction for heroin possession in Missouri can carry a sentence up to 7 years. Doubtful he recieves a sentence that large, but the added assualt charge sure doesn't help his now criminal and addiction issues.
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