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<blockquote data-quote="saveourkids" data-source="post: 422741" data-attributes="member: 11796"><p>I am new here. I have 17 year old twin boys, I am a single parent. Over the past year I have noticed significant changes in my sons. I am trying to figure out the best way to help them. They are using pot regularly and have experimented with some pills and alcohol. One boy is failing every class, the other is maintaining his grades. The one that is struggling more has recently gotten in trouble for attempted theft, They are really disrespectful and aggressive. I started them in counseling a few months ago. Since their behaviors escalated we moved to intensive group outpatient therapy. Initially I thought they were doing better but they were just manipulating me & the program to get it done. I am also concerned that one of the boys has something physiological going on beyond substance abuse. I am confused as to what would be the best way to help them. Recently when I look at my son it seems like he is not there. I am thinking about residential treatment but I am so concerned that this isn't the best thing for them. I don't want them to feel abandoned & neither twin thinks they have an issue with- substance abuse. There is also the twin issue, do I send one and not the other? Do they go to separate places? How do I know if there is a substance abuse issue and not a mental health issue? </p><p>Also, will this damage our relationship and make things worse??</p><p>Struggling but won't give up</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="saveourkids, post: 422741, member: 11796"] I am new here. I have 17 year old twin boys, I am a single parent. Over the past year I have noticed significant changes in my sons. I am trying to figure out the best way to help them. They are using pot regularly and have experimented with some pills and alcohol. One boy is failing every class, the other is maintaining his grades. The one that is struggling more has recently gotten in trouble for attempted theft, They are really disrespectful and aggressive. I started them in counseling a few months ago. Since their behaviors escalated we moved to intensive group outpatient therapy. Initially I thought they were doing better but they were just manipulating me & the program to get it done. I am also concerned that one of the boys has something physiological going on beyond substance abuse. I am confused as to what would be the best way to help them. Recently when I look at my son it seems like he is not there. I am thinking about residential treatment but I am so concerned that this isn't the best thing for them. I don't want them to feel abandoned & neither twin thinks they have an issue with- substance abuse. There is also the twin issue, do I send one and not the other? Do they go to separate places? How do I know if there is a substance abuse issue and not a mental health issue? Also, will this damage our relationship and make things worse?? Struggling but won't give up [/QUOTE]
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