sexiiladii68 Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 So I recently met this guy. Right off the bat he tells me he is a recovering heroin addict that is in rehab. He is very young (22) and says he just got mixed in with the wrong people/situations. I decided to give him a chance because he really seemed to mean what he said. So we start talking every night on the phone while he's in the program and get to know each other pretty well. The courts let him out of the program for two weeks until they could move him into another one. Well last Thursday, he snorted heroin. He said that it's different cuz he didn't shoot it and he's not going to. I don't know what to think though. I've never even met someone who did heroin, let alone become involved with them. What should I think/do?
Nemo Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 Well last Thursday, he snorted heroin. He said that it's different cuz he didn't shoot it and he's not going to. He nose what he is doing.
SierraMarie Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 So I recently met this guy. Right off the bat he tells me he is a recovering heroin addict that is in rehab. He is very young (22) and says he just got mixed in with the wrong people/situations. I decided to give him a chance because he really seemed to mean what he said. So we start talking every night on the phone while he's in the program and get to know each other pretty well. The courts let him out of the program for two weeks until they could move him into another one. Well last Thursday, he snorted heroin. He said that it's different cuz he didn't shoot it and he's not going to. I don't know what to think though. I've never even met someone who did heroin, let alone become involved with them. What should I think/do? Right off the bat he told you he is a recovering heroin addict? That would be my sign to run the other direction. It't NOT different from shooting it, it's still heroin!! If he really seems to want to stop doing both and he really does, then you could give him a chance. Just don't get too serious at all with him. Keep it very casual.
Trialbyfire Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 He's in denial that he's not yet in the recovering stage. Be kind to yourself, don't get involved.
Jade 02 Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 Run like hell,and get far away from that **** as you can! I didn't run,and now I'm ruined.
Jesika Posted August 12, 2007 Posted August 12, 2007 If he is still taking heroin in any form he is not recovering. Addicts in their addiction lie......ALOT. I have been an addict most of my adult life, and have been in realtionships with other addicts. It is never a good outcome. The standard for people in recovery is to NOT get in a realtionship untill they have 1 year sober.......their main focus should be on getting sober!!!! Not about having a relationship. Honey, do yourself a favor and let this one go.......he isn't ready to kick his habit yet, and if he was, he is not ready for a relationship and would tell you that he isn't ready and had to get sober first.
me123 Posted August 23, 2007 Posted August 23, 2007 From my experience...and I am not claiming to be super knowledgeable in this field...but whether he's snorting or shooting, he's still using. Any addiction, whether its minor like cigs or caffeine or even tv for that sake...once you've been addicted you either do it, or you dont...and thats what addicts have to realize...(i'm hypocritical cause i use and smoke and drink caffeine etc.) but i am not claiming to be clean. Once you've been addicted to something, no matter what form you are doing it in...you either do it, or you dont....you cant claim to be clean because you are now sniffing something you once injected....its as clear as that
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