I’m going to share a little personal story here. The reason that I’m going public with this one is because it happens every day in New Brunswick.
The bureaucrats and MLA’S wish to turn a blind eye on this issue so maybe this will open some eyes on what’s going on behind the scenes.
This is Pat.
Many readers have known her for years.
Pat has a very good heart.
I first came across this girl around six years ago and we lived together but we had problems.
At first, she enjoyed having a few drinks < just like yours truly >. We would go to the bars and have fun.
Pat took a job driving cabs and other jobs but there was a big problem.
She had a son who was on Dilaudid and trust me! If I had known what was coming? I would have never got involved with Pat.
Pat has a very good personality. She would always be there for others.
This meant for her son also. She would find a job and soon would be let go because her son would show up at the workplace looking for money for his next fixed.
Myself, I got a job but with all the noise at night. It was impossible to sleep at night.
The son started to do the drug in front of my eyes and this is the reason that I know so much about the drug situation in Saint John.
They would leave in a group and break into people homes so they could get their next fix for Dilaudid.
Myself, I didn’t know anything of this till afterwards.
There were around 10 people in our place and it was terrible.
I lost it once and punched the guy right across the head. He had a diamond on his nose and lost it forever.
I knew for a fact that if I stayed in that drug area? I would end up in jail so therefore this was one of the reasons that I needed a vacation and left for Fredericton in a tent.
I protested in a tent for 15 days in 2002 but nothing was done so it was deja-vu all over again!!!
It’s bad enough adults use prescription drugs but our kids force on Ritalin??? Come on!!! Give me a break!!!
I told Pat that I would return in two weeks. I never expected to stay in the tent for six months.
I love Fredericton so much that I decided to move here.
While in the Capital, I would keep in touch with Pat’s mom to find out if she was ok?
One day while visiting Saint John, I heard that Pat has landed in the hospital.
What happened is months before, she had a terrible accident. A vehicle almost ran over her and the doctors prescribe her oxy-contin.
This happens all the time in New Brunswick.
Doctors prescribe these pills and these people become addicted and turn to dilaudid on the streets.
This is a major problem in New Brunswick!
People are put on a huge waiting list and while they wait for Methadone? They do the crime and that’s exactly what happened In this case.
Pat almost died and I was surprise or shock to hear that she was on Dilaudid.
This news really made me decide to stay away from her I knew that it was a matter of time that she would become a statistics and die.
This is what they do in New Brunswick. If you die from Dilaudid? The Government will say that it’s from heart failure.
In Nova Scotia they tell the public if a person dies from Drugs.
Why not here????? HOW MANY PEOPLE DIED BECAUSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS???
Just a cover up for the Doctors and the Government???
Did you know that the drug problem is because of our seniors?
These Seniors don’t have enough money to survive so therefore they go to the doctor and get some Oxy contin.
They sell the drugs and make big money.
I know of one case, an old lady goes around in her car and sells the drug daily.
Lots of money to be made.
Anyway...going back to Pat?
She and her son were officially junkies and together they went on a crime spree stealing from stores to support their drug habit.
One junkie was bad enough but two??? Something had to give.
I met Pat last winter and she looked terrible.
She was on the streets and hook on Dilaudid.
She lost 40 pounds when I took these pictures. It was like I was face to face with death. She was all bones!!!
It was terrible!!
I knew that this would be probably the last time that I would see her alive.
As luck would have it, the Saint John Police Force caught her and she was sentenced to I believe was eight months in jail.
I received a phone call this week telling me that Pat would like to meet with me for 45 minutes while she made a stopover in Fredericton.
I arrived to the area and the bus came just in time.
Pat was surprised to see me there. She has gain around 40 pounds and looking forward to a drug free life in Saint John.
These are the facts and the courts in Saint John are full of people who are addicted to Dilaudid.
They are told by the Judge to smart up but the list for Methadone is so
great that they continue to do the crime and end up in Jail.
Shawn Graham must confront this issue head on because we know for a fact that Bernard Lord didn’t do DICK ALL < Excuse my language >on this issue!
As I write this biog.? Many families are being destroyed because of the Dilaudid issue on new Brunswick.
They steal from family members and friends to support their habit!
The Government must act!!!
Maybe some people out there would like to leave a comment in this blog of the story you have heard about the drug problem in your neighborhood?
I’ll make certain that I put your story in a blog!!!
I wish Pat the very best of luck. Her son comes out of jail next year and lets pray that everything will be ok.
These poor good-hearted people need professional help to kick the habit and methadone would be a great start.
If this sad story can bring this very emotional issue to open the eyes of the Government then I did my job!!!!
Pat told me that God will help her so therefore I gave her one of my cross. Hey? If it helps her? More power to her!!!
I speak for many by saying - I love you Pat et Bonne Chance!!!!
12 comments:
just a note to say, i knew pat as well in the past, what a great and beautifull person, she has fallen on bad luck and making some bad choices for herself, i pray with you pat that the next half of your life will be good for you. all the best to you and your family. jan
Now, thats a sad story.
my old roommate was addicted to dilaudid and that was the reason for me leaving. i never clued in, until she turned extremely psycho, and broke things.
it was the worse experience in my life being around her and knew that if i didn't get out when i did, she would just screw my life up, just to get her fix.
in the matter of me living at that apartment with her from september to february of last year, we've had the cops come to our door and question me, atleast half a dozen times looking for her even more cracked out boyfriend who was wanted by the cops.
i didn't think stuff like that happened in fredericton, but boy, was i ever wrong.
and so with that all being said, i agree that shawn graham and his "whatever team" need to do something about it, because it is only getting WORSE. it's getting to the point that we can't even feel safe in our own city.
yeah I'm sure this lady will be so thrilled to have this story and her pics posted on the internet!
You don't have a job Charles :
I'm going to show up at the Trial, with a protest sign,WELFARE SHOULS BE ON TRIAL AS WELL
You wouldn't have the guts to face me in person???...lol
Never mind that!!!
I showed Pat what I was doing and I'm certain that if Pat knows that her sad story can help the Government understand what's going on in this Province?
She would be very happy to share her story.
You sure won't see this in the Irving's paper!!!!
haha take that mr herb sewer
Oxycontin and Dilaudid should be banned ... PERIOD ... there are other drugs which suit the purpose but are not as addictive. I've heard that these drugs are so addictive, it takes only one pill to create an addict. I don't know Pat but I hope her life takes a turn for the better. I hope she has the courage to use her story to educate the public about what what the damage of drugs REALLY is like.
Thank you, Charles and Pat, for sharing Pat's story. Please keep your readers updated on Pat and let her know a lot of people out here want her to succeed.
I'm happy for Pat, I wish her well. Maybe you and her could find that love that you lost awhile back and share a life together. I wish you Charles and Pat all the very best and happiness.
Thanks for the good comments and I believe Pat will be ok.
You must understand there's a lot of New Brunswickers in this situation!!!!
Thanks again!!!
I am Pat's sister and what I have to say is that the government is INHUMANE. They are ignoring a problem that has to be dealt with. Our province not only needs a better methadone program but what we also need is a huge rehabilatation center. This center has to be one that not only deals with dilaudid but also alcohol and crack cocaine. We need a program that these suffering souls can go into for about a year and learn how to become part of society again. Learn the basics of life, How to budget, how to eat, how to hold a job. Other provinces have these treatment centers. We are a province in great need. We have a huge poverty rate. Our crime rate is sky high and our employment rate.....well I'm sure we all know about that. Lets say that we did have a rehabilatation center... what would happen is our crime rate would lower, our unemployment rate will get better all causing our porverty rate to improve. I know first hand on what can happen to a family when drugs are involved. Pats son was 14 years old when he first started using. How can a child make a decision that will change his life forever. I desagree with Pat's parenting skills. While she was out drinking with charlie her son was at home experimenting with drugs. I have 10 siblings and out of that 10 3 were or are addicts. 1 brother got on methadone 5 years ago and still has a dependancy on it. My cousin brother-in-law died of an overdose. So I am one of the many people in New Brunswick who have seen first hand on what this awful drug can do to a family. Pat use to be a great mom and friend. Before she started drinking her family was a normal middle class family. They went on vacation every year to New England, They shopped on the weekends and always had family night. Family was such a big thing for Pat. She made a very stupid decission but she wants help, her son begs not to hurt anymore. Not only does Shawn Graham have to look at this but Steven Harper has to look into this as well. I wish they would look at there children and think that this could happen to them and if it did where would they turn if they lived in a province where there was no sugnificant help. A 28 day program just ain't going to cut it. My word it took me alot longer then 28 days to get off ciggarettes.
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