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<blockquote data-quote="Ephchap" data-source="post: 132034" data-attributes="member: 27"><p>Hi and welcome.</p><p></p><p>Sorry you had to find us, since that means things aren't going well at home, but glad you did. As you can already see, this is a very supportive corner of the cd.com website.</p><p></p><p>My heart goes out to you, as I remember all too well watching my academically and athletically gifted son change overnight once he found drugs. The drugs are what change our children - and it becomes a hunger that they keep needing to feed ... until they are ready to turn things around.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, the addict has to want to change. Most programs will not accept any patients (both outpatient and inpatient) if they are not willing to sign themselves in and work the program. There is such a shortage of beds that they don't want you if you don't really want to be there.</p><p></p><p>Here is a link to the substance abuse facilities around the country. You should be able to click on your state and look for anything close.</p><p></p><p>Other ways of finding programs are contacting university hospitals (most have a substance abuse program), the United Way has outpatient counseling in some areas, your high school counselor, a local psychiatrist that specializes in patients with substance abuse. You can also contact your state or county's MHMR agency and ask if they have any suggestions.</p><p></p><p>I know when my son was needing help, I felt like I was hitting brick walls at every turn. My son had just turned 17, which is a very grey area to find help. The police considered him an adult, but the hospitals and health care facilities considered him an adolescent.</p><p></p><p>Some places only take 18 and up; others take under 18, but they are few and far between. As I said, call non-profit agencies in the area that deal with psychiatric or substance abuse issues for suggestions. Call the over 18 places and see if they can recommend any places for the older teen.</p><p></p><p>I ended up finding the dual-diagnostic (psychiatric and substance abuse) inpatient Residential Treatment Center (RTC) by calling and calling and calling places. Each one would refer me to another place, who would suggest another place, and so on. My son had already been arrested by the time a bed was found for him inpatient. By then, he was willing to sign himself in, as he knew he had hit bottom.</p><p></p><p>My son had already been through outpatient by that time as well - which is what I would recommend starting with - IF your son is willing to go. If he doesn't want to go, it will be useless. My son attended at a local substance abuse inpatient hospital that held evening sessions for 15-17 year olds. He also attended an outpatient program run by the United Way in our area.</p><p></p><p>Again, my heart goes out to you. Drugs change our children in ways we could have never thought. It change their very being.</p><p></p><p>We're here for you and will help in any way we can - whether it's making suggestions, or just a sounding board or shoulder to lean on when you need one.</p><p></p><p>Again, welcome.</p><p></p><p>Hugs,</p><p>Deb</p><p>**********</p><p>As a side note, I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to Lia. Your willingness to share your story and your never ending support of others going through having a child drugging always tugs at my heart. You are an amazing woman and mother, and for all the support you've given others on here, I thank you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ephchap, post: 132034, member: 27"] Hi and welcome. Sorry you had to find us, since that means things aren't going well at home, but glad you did. As you can already see, this is a very supportive corner of the cd.com website. My heart goes out to you, as I remember all too well watching my academically and athletically gifted son change overnight once he found drugs. The drugs are what change our children - and it becomes a hunger that they keep needing to feed ... until they are ready to turn things around. Unfortunately, the addict has to want to change. Most programs will not accept any patients (both outpatient and inpatient) if they are not willing to sign themselves in and work the program. There is such a shortage of beds that they don't want you if you don't really want to be there. Here is a link to the substance abuse facilities around the country. You should be able to click on your state and look for anything close. Other ways of finding programs are contacting university hospitals (most have a substance abuse program), the United Way has outpatient counseling in some areas, your high school counselor, a local psychiatrist that specializes in patients with substance abuse. You can also contact your state or county's MHMR agency and ask if they have any suggestions. I know when my son was needing help, I felt like I was hitting brick walls at every turn. My son had just turned 17, which is a very grey area to find help. The police considered him an adult, but the hospitals and health care facilities considered him an adolescent. Some places only take 18 and up; others take under 18, but they are few and far between. As I said, call non-profit agencies in the area that deal with psychiatric or substance abuse issues for suggestions. Call the over 18 places and see if they can recommend any places for the older teen. I ended up finding the dual-diagnostic (psychiatric and substance abuse) inpatient Residential Treatment Center (RTC) by calling and calling and calling places. Each one would refer me to another place, who would suggest another place, and so on. My son had already been arrested by the time a bed was found for him inpatient. By then, he was willing to sign himself in, as he knew he had hit bottom. My son had already been through outpatient by that time as well - which is what I would recommend starting with - IF your son is willing to go. If he doesn't want to go, it will be useless. My son attended at a local substance abuse inpatient hospital that held evening sessions for 15-17 year olds. He also attended an outpatient program run by the United Way in our area. Again, my heart goes out to you. Drugs change our children in ways we could have never thought. It change their very being. We're here for you and will help in any way we can - whether it's making suggestions, or just a sounding board or shoulder to lean on when you need one. Again, welcome. Hugs, Deb ********** As a side note, I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to Lia. Your willingness to share your story and your never ending support of others going through having a child drugging always tugs at my heart. You are an amazing woman and mother, and for all the support you've given others on here, I thank you. [/QUOTE]
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