Addiction & Recovery

He's with my son, his dad, and in rough shape. They'll work on a plan today.

He apparently overdosed three times, and was in a disgusting extended stay type hotel with others in the same condition. My son is in a position where he can work from home, so he'll be there. My grandson isn't a big guy, even at his healthiest, so he looks bad. He also apparently got punched in the face, so that makes it look even worse.

His step-mom, my daughter-in-law, is awesome and supportive. They have two other kids, very young. So I worry about everyone, and what affect this will have on them.

His mom is a recovering addict herself, who is married to a guy who is a convicted felon for drug offenses. They have a three-year-old, and are adamant that my grandson can't be at their house. Her family is, well, to be kind I'll just say they're "different". They're definitely upper middle class, and in many ways turned their backs on my grandson. They've always been great at showing their disapproval if anyone in their family doesn't live up to their expectations, and their expectations are high.

I don't know the plan, because there isn't one yet. I think it'll be a rough day. I'm going to research what withdrawal from fentanyl is like.

I'm hoping that they can find a good detox or rehab sort of facility here that can get him through this initial phase.

Anyway, the important thing is that he's alive and that my son will help him through this part of things.

Thank you everyone for your support, and I welcome advice that I can pass on. I may not reply to all posts, but I do appreciate all input.