Nodding off- What does this mean?

[kris1845]

Im new here and I really hope someone can give me some advice. I come from a very close christian family so all of this that I am about to write was a big shocker to my family. One of my older brothers just recently admitted to being addicted to pains meds- such as oxy and roxycodine (sp?). He said hes now clean... but something is just not right. He is very thin, can't sleep ( hear him up at all hours of the night), he nods off while sitting with the family. I have a newborn and I am wayyy over tired but never nod off.. so that just sounds strange by it self. He has his ups and downs.. hell be really hyper one minute then the next very rude and to him self (doesn't want to be bothered). Finally, his teeth are all grinded down.. he used to have such nice teeth and now they're very bad. The biggest thing though is the falling asleep... we'll be eating dinner or having a conversation with the family and he'll just fall asleep. Does anyone know what these signs mean? Thanks!

[kkrampage]

oops that was meant for kris185 sorry!

[gonebackpacking]

some people visit the dentist for pain pills...and will even have teeth removed to get them if needed. Nodding can happen with narcotics which includes heroine, oxycodeine and other big time pain killer, morphine and demerol to name a few. My heart goes out to you.  I go to alanon which helps me handle all the addicts in my life...mom, 2 sister, daughter...its been crazy.  My thoughts and prayers are with you!

[gonebackpacking]

please let me suggest you do not offer to pay off any of his fines or give him money for anything else...that is what is referred to as enabling...it doesn't help them and you will end up poor and broke and miserable and they will still be going strong....Please take good care of yourself, i have found that all my love has not saved an addict.  Peace