WOW. I'm sorry this happened to him, but it may have saved his life. I pray that he stays.

Thanks Donna, he sounds much different this time around, praying that he takes this 2nd chance at life seriously. I know I do.

Sometimes it takes the most horrid event for someone to realize they need to change. I am glad it is a 6 month program, that will give him time to really grow some deep roots in recovery. I found (this is my son's second time as well), that once they are out it's a very critical time, so he needs a good sober community. This is a good sign. I'm praying for you and him.

I am grateful he lived to see how close he came to not getting another chance. I pray he stays. I would be more grateful than angry too. it serves no purpose. I am happy for his miracle.

Wow... I am sorry.. But glad that he is on the move forward

Well, the thankfulness and gratitude lasted for a bit, then the sadness. I found myself breaking yesterday afternoon. It hit me that I almost lost my only child. And yesterday was the 5th anniversary of my Mom's passing (whom I was best friends with.) So needless to say, the tears flowed for quite a while. I told my husband, who also seemed to silently be going through the same emotional cycle. I will take the long drive to visit him, but ONLY at his 30th day stay, I want him to have something to look forward to and to make sure he stays in the program this time around. He did mention that after his OD, he continued using SMH....you would think after coming back from being dead, you'd NEVER do it again. So that in itself was a shock. Anyhow, I am running the full emotional circle.

Thank you for all your prayers, they are MUCH needed!

It's not a surprise that he continued using. My son has two friends that OD'd in a car at a gas station. Both had stopped breathing and their hearts stopped. A police officer saved them both with Nar-Can. They were back to using the next day, telling everyone how freaked out they were. Then a few months later one of them OD'd a second time. He was hospitalized and they thought he wouldn't make it. He did. Then he kept using again. Eventually he got into a methadone program. I think it scared him, but opiate addiction is simply too strong.

my son also almost died and that is when he entered a one year rehab and now he is completely well! married and has a baby on the way. I know the tears. it hit me also that he could have died. But then I was so thankful he got into rehab. This might be what your son needed to finally get the help. I am praying for him and you all xoxo

I talked to the case manager yesterday, and she did let me know that she has been involved in his case since he first came in years ago. She stated this time around his approach was very different than the previous 'visits' he had made to this rehab. He has been in touch and sounds MUCh better than he has in a long time. I told her what I would like to see for him and she did state they have that program available and they are heading in that direction with him. They have moved the floor he was on, out of detox and into the intensive care program. Fingers crossed and prayers ongoing.

Hoping not sure if you remember but my son Matt nearly died as well not quite 3 years ago . It also took numerous doses of Narcan to bring him back and I was sick and dumbfounded beyond belief when a few months later I found out he was still using that evil drug after what he went through. I'm sure it has to be hell to get clean from that evil posion otherwise we wouldn't see so much of this crap but please keep having hope Today Matt has been free from heroin for over a year and has really changed into a much more familiar person that is really trying and I wish this for your son too prayers Dee

Just got a call from our son. The best thing to hear was that the current 'gf' called him with some drama and he told her he was NOT leaving and he hopes she finds someone to help her and he didn't want to talk to her again that they had to 'take a long long break'. He didn't sleep last night because of her drama, but realized that he has to get away from all of that now. He talked in his meeting to this subject and realizes how toxic they are together and he needs to release all the toxicity in his life.

I hope to God this continues. That this mind set sticks. I made a remark when he originally called that 'we all get ONE ticket to the big dance, God has given you a second ticket, don't waste it."....he recalled that statement and agreed that he is blessed with this second chance and he doesn't want to waste it.

He did make mention that there may come a time at the end of the month, in between the programs, that he may have to 'wait for a spot' for one or two weeks and didn't want an answer right away, but asked if it might be an option to come here to await that spot so that he is in a 'structured environment' and away from any shot of 'relapsing'. I didn't mention it to the hubby, I'll wait it out as his case worker plans on keeping him in the program without interuption. One day at a time. But I feel more hopeful now than I have in the past. Sadly the husband doesn't, he doesn't even want to talk with him just yet. Knowing him, I know he wants to ensure that this is for real before he gets his hopes up, every other time, he was let down and hurt. So I'll let him process in his own time.

Dee, I do remember Matt's journey. I'm SOOOO happy to hear he is doing well. I can't imagine the hell this drug puts one through, but it sure is hard for these folks to stop. Hugs to you and to Matt!

Okay, I've run the roller coaster of emotions (sadly, I know them all and had to 'feel' them to get out of that funk that I've been in for the past couple days with all the info that I've found out about this all)...so now I'm back to me, thankfully!

I will be hopeful, I know God has given him and us a HUGE blessing, I just hope that this kid will keep that in his mind and realize what a HUGE chance he has now and stick it out and put in the work it will take to get his life back!

Just good to feel 'myself' again. No more 'pity party', no more what ifs, no more what could've been, just what is.....

I am glad you are feeling better, and it does really sound like your son is seeing things clearly and making good choices. the end of the 30 days will really be a big turning point. My son got into another program straight from a detox, and at the end of that program 90 days, he was my son again...he still went on to another program for 8 weeks, and then a halfway house and then a sober living house...
and it wasn't till he was at the halfway house...that I felt nervous. once he was in the program, I slept like a baby...even better than when he was in jail. even tho he could leave anytime.
SO, use this time to be good to yourself. and I am grateful he is really feeling and dealing with stuff.

So good to hear the direction your son's life is taking. It sounds like he heard his wake-up call. And his healing journey is bringing peace to your life too.

Those girlfriend dramas can be quite the thing, can't they? When my son was in rehab, his girlfriend (still using) kept bugging him to leave early.. She was really indignant about his curfew and all the meetings he had to attend, and it really showed him how she was self-absorbed and quite unsupportive of his rehabilitation. I think those meetings do a good job of helping them name those toxic relationships for what they are. They listen to others more than they would to us!

It's so nice to hear you say you're feeling yourself again - a parallel journey to your son coming back to his own self. I really appreciate your words of wisdom... It is not for us to wonder "what if" or "why", it's just what is.