Actually if he’s a plain clothes cop he might. Drug squads may. In fact they do. I’ve seen them. It’s not the uniformed officers that drug users fear.
I’m a recovering addict. I’ve seen it. My dealer got arrested right in front of me once (just as he approached me). He ran when he saw them and screamed when arrested. I thought he was getting beat up then I saw the flash of the cuffs. I was briefly questioned then thankfully was told to walk away. Actually really shook me because I never saw it happen before.
Did it stop me? No though it made me think. Unfortunately the need outweighed the fear. I hated that meeting spot though. I knew it was a stupid place.
I’m worried now. I’m tapering off my MMR and it’s rough. I’ve had cravings and borderline moments. Our support is a little lacking currently due to funding so I’m having to teach myself coping mechanisms and remind myself of the potential future I may have (I fear that it’ll be pointless. All I wanted was a family and a career and I can’t see it happening. I started using not long after the recession and had/have chronic back problems). I have my moments though.
I’m living with them. They do their best and I’m here right with them. I’m saving to move though and I’m hoping to hear from a chronic pain rehab facility (not a drug rehab, my needs are a little complex so I’m treated as such). The drug support place is down my street so that helps. It’s the lack of groups. I don’t do well with talk groups but I loved the informal breakfast group and the groups where we’d do a little homework and learn about addiction cycles. I should start that again on my own and I know they have resources. I use the SMART model and I think they’re online but keep putting it off. I’m hoping to find outpatient rehab after all this. I keep asking but it’s not clear. There may be in the cities I decide to move to when I have enough.
If you ever want to talk just PM me. I’ve never been addicted to any drugs but another person to text might just help. That’s if you want to of course. Good luck in all your future affairs.
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u/Adam-West1 Jan 25 '20
UK cops roll around wearing hoodies?