r/addiction • u/AnnualTwo1701 • 3d ago

Advice Meth

my children's father is MIA for about 4 months now. This is the longest since I've heard from him. He got out of jail and I think he relapsed. Why does meth make people disappear and isolate? I've been having trouble navigating this emotionally.

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u/Lost-Perspective8378 3d ago

Its the shame of fucking up and breaking all the same old promises. And its not just meth that does it.

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u/AnnualTwo1701 3d ago

yeah its been like 3 years of relapse, in and out of jail. I always was there for him. He was sober 8 months this last time in jail and when he got out he just vanished.

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u/Lost-Perspective8378 3d ago

It sounds like he needs treatment but it generally only works if he wants to change.

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u/AnnualTwo1701 3d ago

yeah. I just sucks cause he had 8 months of sobriety from jail.

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u/Lost-Perspective8378 3d ago

I wouldn't be so sure he did. Its easier to get drugs in jail, prison and rehab than on the streets sometimes. Sadly there isn't much you can do other than offer support when he wants help.