I know that there were a half dozen occasions that he went away to his parents and binged like there was no tomorrow. Heavy pot use has always been another demon.
Supposedly he gave that up too. I don't believe him though.
I am concerned about him finding a new addiction. I think cocaine may be possible. I have recently found out that his credit card that was not to be used this past year(all debt was consolidated, 0 balance on VISA) has a $4000 balance. All of them cash advances. Where did that money go????? This family did not see a cent of it.
As for his health, he has always been overly dramatic medically. Usually to get out of helping out with something. He has gotten much worse though. Only now there are visually obvious physical signs.