So glad to see so many responses....
congrats to all who are holding onto recovery and an extra prayer for those who are struggling
my RAS is doing well....he has been living in a recovery program for 2 years and is now a senior member ....he feels a strong responsibility towards newcomers....he is working and taking good care of himself
he seems to have the substance abuse under control (for today) but is still dealing with the mental issues that led to the self medicating in the first place
over the years he was put on many different meds....the right decision at the time (deal with the immediate threat and worry about the consequences "later") but now its "later" and these meds are toxic and difficult to come off of....requires much adjusting and tapering
fortunately he is working with a wonderful doctor and hopefully they will find the smallest dose possible to maintain stability....
please keep us in your prayers
you are all in mine....