drug induced schizophrenic brother?
Question by kuz: drug induced schizophrenic brother?
Hi, my brother has been diagnosed with schizophrenia last year from spending over $ 150,000 from an insurance settlement he got. He is 19 years old and he is still doing drugs such as, meth, crack and cocaine. This morning he tried to attack me with a knife thinking I tried to kill him by putting tape worms in his drink (while I was sleeping), his mind is gone its very sad what should I do i’m trying to get my parents to take him to a doctor so they can evaluate him as a danger to society, i’m scared for my life and his. What approach would you take??
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Answer by softspot100
You need to get him sectioned for evaluation. Schizophrenia has a total hold over people where they are not responsible for their actions. However, safety of all relatives and friends must be paramount so immediate actions has to be taken. I think you must do it now.
Answer by Leah
That must be so hard for you. Talk your parents into getting him into a hospital of some kind. He needs rehab and some kind of medicines to stabilize him. If your parents won’t do that immediately call 911 if he tries to attack or kill you again (out of his hearing range if possible) and tell them exactly what you put on the beginning of this question (that he’s schizophrenic due to drug use and tell them what he’s doing). An ambulance will pick him up and get him help of every kind that he needs at the hospital and transport him somewhere that he needs to go for treatment. I don’t know how old you are, but if you’re 18 or older if your parents won’t take action you need to move out to your own place or with someone else now for your safety. But I do think 911 is your best option if your parents don’t take him today. That will get everything in motion to help him and give you some peace finally also.
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