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<blockquote data-quote="Childofmine" data-source="post: 633133" data-attributes="member: 17542"><p>I am sorry that you are dealing with this. You are getting good advice. </p><p></p><p>Your son will need detox and rehab of at least 30 days to start learning how to live without drugs. I would be very careful about detoxing him myself---he will likely need medical care as detox can be very dangerous.</p><p></p><p>Relapse is a part of addiction. It is extremely rare to never that a person who is addicted to drugs and alcohol will stop and never do it again. Having said that, I believe any time in rehab can be beneficial, if not in the short term, over the long term.</p><p></p><p>There are state rehab programs and private rehab programs. </p><p></p><p>But first: Does he want to stop? Does he want to change? Does he want to go to rehab? If so, you might ask him to start at your local hospital and get help there as a starting point. They have social workers and other professionals to help him and guide you. </p><p></p><p>***************</p><p></p><p>Now to you: At the same time you are dealing with this---your son's addiction---and what role, if any, you will have in his next steps in life, you need to start focusing on yourself.</p><p></p><p>Please seek out and go to Al-Anon or Nar-Anon. The meetings are free, and there is tremendous help and support there. </p><p></p><p>You will need to start working hard on yourself, in order to cope with this all and to stay on level ground.</p><p></p><p>Loving an adult addicted child is very hard. Please add a signature so we can better understand your situation.</p><p></p><p>Warm Hugs. We are here for you and we understand. The first time my son went to rehab was four years ago. I paid $6K on a credit card for a 30-day stay. He did not stay clean but I am glad I did that, still. </p><p></p><p>This is a one day at a time journey.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Childofmine, post: 633133, member: 17542"] I am sorry that you are dealing with this. You are getting good advice. Your son will need detox and rehab of at least 30 days to start learning how to live without drugs. I would be very careful about detoxing him myself---he will likely need medical care as detox can be very dangerous. Relapse is a part of addiction. It is extremely rare to never that a person who is addicted to drugs and alcohol will stop and never do it again. Having said that, I believe any time in rehab can be beneficial, if not in the short term, over the long term. There are state rehab programs and private rehab programs. But first: Does he want to stop? Does he want to change? Does he want to go to rehab? If so, you might ask him to start at your local hospital and get help there as a starting point. They have social workers and other professionals to help him and guide you. *************** Now to you: At the same time you are dealing with this---your son's addiction---and what role, if any, you will have in his next steps in life, you need to start focusing on yourself. Please seek out and go to Al-Anon or Nar-Anon. The meetings are free, and there is tremendous help and support there. You will need to start working hard on yourself, in order to cope with this all and to stay on level ground. Loving an adult addicted child is very hard. Please add a signature so we can better understand your situation. Warm Hugs. We are here for you and we understand. The first time my son went to rehab was four years ago. I paid $6K on a credit card for a 30-day stay. He did not stay clean but I am glad I did that, still. This is a one day at a time journey. [/QUOTE]
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