Since my family has numerous teenage and young adults.... I keep ALL of my meds in a small safe that has a combination and a key lock.

It is out of visual sight and I have a key and the spare is in the safe @ my parents.

I have one of those weekly pill dispensers that is hidden out of sight in my room and when it's time to refill I make sure no one is around and go to the safe... fill the pill dispenser and then lock everything up.

As far as your brother goes...That is going to be a hard situation. I take it that right now he is not aware that you and your parents (or at least your mom) know he has been taking your demerol?!?!

Since he is taking your prescribed medicines... there is a strong possibility that this is not the only drug that he is doing.

He does need help.... tough love. He is not going to like it when you do lock up your meds... I'm afraid just hiding them is not going to work...I'm afraid he will go through everything in your room or even the house to find the pain medicine.

If this keeps up, I hate to say this but you may have to call the police. You can always ask to have an officer come out to talk with so you can find out your options. People do this all of the time. They can help you find out if he needs to go to a rehab program or worst case jail. Please know... police officers do want to help.... jail is usually not their first option.

I sincerely wish you the best... this can not be easy for you or your family.


Abbie