Anyone work in Drug/Alcohol abuse field?

[Spug]

Been to see my brother in Hospital today down south who is a long term alcoholic/heroin addict.

Possibly the most harrowing thing I have ever witnessed a man really lost and on the brink of oblivion.

I am worried that when he leaves hospital he will be homeless and will end up dead.

He wants to come home but I don't know of any places around here that offer shelter for people in his situation.

Does anyone know of any organisations that could help me get him somewhere to stay in the area?

I'm fucking desparate.

[THELORDROWELL]

Originally Posted by Spug

Been to see my brother in Hospital today down south who is a long term alcoholic/heroin addict.

Possibly the most harrowing thing I have ever witnessed a man really lost and on the brink of oblivion.

I am worried that when he leaves hospital he will be homeless and will end up dead.

He wants to come home but I don't know of any places around here that offer shelter for people in his situation.

Does anyone know of any organisations that could help me get him somewhere to stay in the area?

I'm fucking desparate.

Where do you live mate?

[Daddyo]

Originally Posted by Spug

Been to see my brother in Hospital today down south who is a long term alcoholic/heroin addict.

Possibly the most harrowing thing I have ever witnessed a man really lost and on the brink of oblivion.

I am worried that when he leaves hospital he will be homeless and will end up dead.

He wants to come home but I don't know of any places around here that offer shelter for people in his situation.

Does anyone know of any organisations that could help me get him somewhere to stay in the area?

I'm fucking desparate.

Hope you get something sorted,but its going to be tough,in fact multiply tough x 1000.he's gonna have to want to get off it first,until that happens,well,............ .Best wishes,give him your love,but dont give him any money.Cruel to be kind.Best of luck.

[Spug]

Originally Posted by THELORDROWELL

Where do you live mate?

I live in Hartlepool but anywhere in the north east is fine.

My folks are in there 60s and driving to Rotherham every day after there graft to check in on him, Anywhere closer is good but north east would be a godsend.

[Gallows Kebabs]

try these first, will make enquiries for you over the weekend

http://www.drugs.org.uk/daat/

[socrates]

North East Council for Addictions
Adactions
Turning Point

are all drugs referral organisations

[ab79]

i cant help you but just wanted to say best of luck to you all, really hope you get something sorted

[mini-x2]

I feel for you pal.
Hoping your bro comes through it, best wishes.

[Thewper1]

He's very lucky he's got people like you and the olds around him. With that sort of love and support, he's got the best chance of turning things around!

Good luck to you all mate.....

[Spug]

Thanks to all for the kind words.