Well it does seem like he did add some significant muscle, but why subject yourself to this? He doesn't have a "better" physique and he looks like absolute shit in the face now.
What psychological issues could lead to this
Edit: "When I started (175 lbs, played many sports and very active, athletic)...Now (245 lbs, only lift, hard to do other sports, strongest I have ever been but honestly feeling sluggish)"
Sounds like a positive improvement
his family should intervene before it's too late