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Daughter Stealing Pills
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I suspect my daughter (or possibly her friends) have been stealing painkillers from my medicine cabinet. (I had surgery last fall and had several bottles of pills leftover.) What’s the best way to confront her about this?
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jeffdaw | 10/10/2008 2:07 AM
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In Reply To: RE: Can't stay out of state custody
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Drug intervention is an attempt by family members and friends to help a
chemically dependent person get help for his or her addiction. The
purpose of an addiction intervention is to help the substance abuser
see the physical and mental destruction their addiction creates.
Interventions are usually successful and often enable the abuser to
move on to successful drug and alcohol treatment programs.1
As with all addictions, drug and alcohol abusers are usually the
last to admit there is a problem. Or, the abuser may realize there is a
problem but just cannot seem to seek help. Family, friends and careers
also suffer and can be destroyed by the abuser’s addiction. Jay notes,
one out of 3 people is living with or related to someone with an
alcohol or other drug problem. Drug Intervention is the most effective
technique families can use to help a loved one suffering from chemical
dependency
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notgiving up23 | 10/7/2008 5:42 PM
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I say, stop looking online for someone to tell you how to do it, and Just do it. Sit her down, tell her that you think she has taken the pills & youre concerned. She'll deny it- almost all users do- but stand firm. Tell her that you will NOT tolerate this kind of stuff, and she needs to get a grip on reality. She stole from you, and is possibly forming an addiction because of it.
Im 23, and Ive been addicted to pain pils ever since I was 14. First time I used them, guess where I found them? My Moms medicine cabinet. She never noticed they were gone (or didnt say if she did) and she never noticed my addiction begin, or when it took over my life. She never took the time to sit down with me & talk to me about it. Noone ever did. Noone cared enough to tell me what I needed to hear, and it helped me become a full-blown addict.
I wish my mom or someone else had cared enough to say something. It could have saved me a lot of pain, problems, debt & sadness.
Good Luck.
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jeffdaw | 10/2/2008 11:26 PM
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In Reply To: Intervention May Be The Solution
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Intervention
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jeffdaw | 10/2/2008 11:22 PM
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Hi,
I have children myself two of which began using Marijuana and pills at 13 and 15 from there it just got worse. Stealing money from myself and their grandparents and then on to stealing from stores. Finally after the police brought them home for the 3rd time I had enough. I scheduled an intervention and sent them both to an adolescent treatment center. It was the best decision I have ever made. I have my kids back. If you want information on intervention click here Intervention
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ncgirl64 | 10/2/2008 11:18 AM
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My 19-yr-old niece and her 22-yr-old boyfriend were arrested for possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphenalia (sp?) They have an 11-mth-old daughter together.
The BF took all of the blame for the possession charges & is awaiting sentencing (he was already on probation for B&E/possession of stolen goods.)
My niece, every once in a while, works (probably no more than 20 hrs/wk) and when she gets paid the money disappears with nothing to show for it. Her parents (my brother & his ex-wife) won't help her financially (her mother lives three hrs away, her father lives nearby) so my niece depends on her grandmother to help her out.
She says that she's not on drugs "anymore" (her words) but I know you can't (or I don't think you can) just stop heroin (or other drugs) by just stopping cold turkey. Can you?
My mother (her grandmother - she's on a fixed income) is almost ruined financially because this girl always has her hand out. With her BF going to jail (probably for quite a while) she's going to be having her hand out more often.
My niece's parents, as I said earlier, won't help her at all. My other niece (22 yrs old) won't speak of her sister except in derogatory terms. Is there ANY way we can help this girl?
We (the family) believe that she was on drugs (of some kind) during her pregnancy because her 11-mth-old daughter is no bigger than a six-month-old.
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Terry Box | 9/11/2008 2:32 PM
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Why not go to the internet to the company we use, www.1mdllc.com and buy some instant tests. While you cannot test your daughters friends, you can suggest to their parents that they test their kids as well. Tell them about your suspicions.
Tell your Daughter you are inspecting what you expect and she, if under 18, has to submit to your test. You could always buy a test or two and just put it where she can see it and let her know that if you ever suspect her using drugs than you will test her.
If all the parents get together you will have your problem solved quickly.
One last option, if you don't need the pills anymore why keep them, throw the temptation out.
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scottydro | 9/2/2008 6:20 PM
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Hi I'm Scott Jackson and I'm a freshman at Southern Utah University. I am an alcoholic and i am also addicted to heroin and other opiates. I've spent every dime I've ever had on oxycotton and perciset. My parents see that I'm broke and give me more money but I only go buy more drugs. I've recently been able to kick the booze thanks to the much appreciated support of cigarettes and marijuana. however i cannot overcome the opiate binges i go on at least twice a week. my boyfriend chris has tried to help me but he's given up. I dont blame him. In the last month i've lost my friends tod, tye, and jason all to heroin overdoses, but I still can't stop. I guess what I'm trying to be is an example of how you don't want to end up. stay away from opiates. keep me in your prayers..
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douglaschinchar | 8/19/2008 7:53 AM
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Try this very strong message!!!
Go to KNOWDRUGTEST.com
This test is magic! It's a test that sticks to your fridge(magnet), and becomes a constant reminder, a topic of conversation, an excuse for peer pressure, and if you must a test for drugs.
It works!!! When it's on your fridge, it sits up there strong! Everyone sees it - especially your kids and their friends! Show your kids that you love them! Do you KNOW???
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lynnjeanette | 7/23/2008 10:58 AM
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My Son has been using meth for about 5 years now.At this moment he is off meth and using other drugs, alcohol,pills and not sure what else.He always gets clean for a few months but slowly works his way back to meth and the evil of it. He is 22 and refuses treatment. I have put him out of my house which does not bother him,he just stays whereever he can.He suffers from anxiety and depression that seems to run in our family.His drug use has consumed my life. I cant seem to function at all. I wish I knew what to do.
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jboogiebrooklyn | 7/11/2008 11:01 PM
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Prescription drugs are definateley a problem that is growing--especially for young people, because it can be hidden and the scripts are easy to get. I used drugs and alcohol for 25 years. A lot of self-esteem issues and peer pressure played a part. Maybe she's in some physical or emotional pain and is self medicating. Try to dig a little into what her feeling are...maybe a break-up..a big test? Being a teenager is a whole new game. It ain't like it was when I was young. I feel bad for them. I want to be a drug councelor but I don't know where to start. Take care.
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