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My opinion is that you should just keep the pills out of his reach. He will know why they disappeared. You might even tell him. The big question is if he is having problems with work or his marriage because of the addiction. Since you cannot really influence his situation (besides keeping your medication from him) I would think that involving your sister would not be helpful unless you know that she is already dealing with this issue. As bad as the addiction is, it can get worse if he were to feel great emotional pain that is not already there.
I must admit that not everyone would agree with me. But in my experience, an addiction that is on a steady maintenance level and the person is functioning, is better than using painkillers to kill additional emotional pain.
About the Expert
Ari Hahn
LCSW, Ph.D.
Morristown, New Jersey
Specialties
Dissociative Disorders, Anger Management, Trauma and PTSD, Life Coaching, Parenting, Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence, Anxiety or Fears, Elderly Persons Disorders, Depression
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