I am new to this forum. My name is Cheryl and I have two sons, 21 and 19. My 19 year old has been battling drug addiction for 5 years. I only became aware of this 1-1/2 years ago. Put him in Detox and Rehab three times. This last bout even involved a 1/2 way house for one month.
We are supportive and try our best to be good parents and make our sons lives as best as it could be. I just don't get it at all. This bout he came home great and I really started believing this was gonna all be a part of our past. Tonight he confessed to me he has taken a "few hits of pot" since he has been home!!! I have tried it all, punishment, take every thing away, ground him, cut off all money, took his truck amongst many other things. Needless to say, I wigged out, grounded him told him how disappointed I was. Does not even seem to phase him!!!!! I think I need some tough love help/advice. I just can't go backwards with this, I am spent to say the least.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!!
Cheryl
We are supportive and try our best to be good parents and make our sons lives as best as it could be. I just don't get it at all. This bout he came home great and I really started believing this was gonna all be a part of our past. Tonight he confessed to me he has taken a "few hits of pot" since he has been home!!! I have tried it all, punishment, take every thing away, ground him, cut off all money, took his truck amongst many other things. Needless to say, I wigged out, grounded him told him how disappointed I was. Does not even seem to phase him!!!!! I think I need some tough love help/advice. I just can't go backwards with this, I am spent to say the least.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!!
Cheryl