Michelle Nathan, I can't give you advice because I haven't been through all that you have, but I wanted you to know that when I read this, I felt your pain so strongly. I too have a son who took us through a lot of stages, but it wasn't as extreme as what you have described. I haven't written about it although I am a very old member of this group. I will write about it some time, but I don't want to hijack your post.
So I just wanted to send you a really good strong hug and hope that when it happens that she hits rock bottom, somehow the right path will appear for her and for you.
Love, Esther
