Hi and I meant to respond earlier but my week's been nuts but wanted to share my thoughts. My story with my addict son is similar - won't go into details here but feel free to visit my journal - had to take some drastic steps with my addict but the situation warranted it. Kids these days think they are owed everything and if bad things happen parents will just bail them out - when that happens there's a failure for them to suffer the consequences of their actions. Big mistake in my book!!!

First I want you to know that I agree 110% with everything that's been said so far and that I've been right where you are now. If you want calm restored in you life you need to start taking control back of the things around you: your home, your life and your anger by putting into practice the advice already given. It's the only way you're ever going to find peace and sanity when surrounded by the chaos of addiction. Start small by taking a few baby steps and day-by-day things will improve. Keep posting and when ever you need help we'll be here.

Hi Can't ~ sorry you are dealing with this. My addict son has also stolen meds from me (blood pressure, refillable on a schedule... i had to CUT MY DOSE! ) Amazing isn't it that they don't care about anyone else, even to that severity! My son has never really had much responsibility either... Started on his addicts journey right out of high school. Do your best to stay strong mama... Keep us posted

ok, so he comes in at 4:47 am today. I asked if he had lost his mind coming in that time of night, well morning. His response was he had been working out in the garage. I started getting ready for work and checked on him a few minutes later. He was sprawled out across his bed with about $60 in cash spread out over his chest. I guess selling stolen medication is profitable. I don't know how to process the feelings I have right now. I am pissed with the entire world. Sorry, just venting...

Lesson learned now move on. Set boundaries and do not give in to him. I hope you took the $60, I would of!

I bet he would come home early if the locks where changed had to knock to come in,, like Katrina said I hope you took that 60$,, that's deffinetly not money earned,,
Small steps take back control,, the addict has complete control over you,,, if he is dealing out of your home,, your considered aiding,,,or worse a bad deal gone wrong,, your going to be caught in the middle,,

We are here for you,,

Wow. Sounds like you need to nip this in the bud, so to speak. Trust your instincts. If he's living in your home, ask him to take a drug test. I wish I'd done this so much earlier with my son. I thought I was helping him, trusting him to tell me the truth. But an addicts truth is skewed.

You're not insane.