Families & Friends Of Addicts Support Group
Addiction affects more than just the individual. This community is dedicated to the families and friends of individuals suffering from any form of addiction. Mental health professionals are increasingly considering alcoholism and addiction as diseases that flourish in and are enabled by family systems. Family members react to the addicted person with particular behavioral...
4 weeks from today my son will be marrying a most beautiful girl. two years ago he was addicted to oxycontin and heroin. had been in and out of jail, in and out of our home, dealing to support his habit, lost his license.
july 3, 2012 he entered a one year intensive faith based treatment facility. in july 2013 he decided to volunteer one year and give back to that facility. june 28 he will be married and they hope to move to hongkong where she hopes to get a two year teaching contract.
to those of you who feel there is no hope. I have been there. I had no hope and God has made miracles happen for my son. not going to say I never worry about the what if's but that is my own anxiety and I know I have to stop.
I honestly share this to remind you moms out there never to give up hope! nothing is impossible!
july 3, 2012 he entered a one year intensive faith based treatment facility. in july 2013 he decided to volunteer one year and give back to that facility. june 28 he will be married and they hope to move to hongkong where she hopes to get a two year teaching contract.
to those of you who feel there is no hope. I have been there. I had no hope and God has made miracles happen for my son. not going to say I never worry about the what if's but that is my own anxiety and I know I have to stop.
I honestly share this to remind you moms out there never to give up hope! nothing is impossible!
Big hugs and a huge smile!
Let me try to offer a bit more hope to those that are feeling as though situations are hopeless......trust me....everyone of us has been in those shoes! My son is a 23 yo Heroin addict (ughhhh....do we ever get used to saying that?!?!) he struggled with drugs and addiction for several years, reached a point that he didn't want to remain in (with much prodding and encouragement from my husband and myself). He finally agreed to long term residential treatment. He remained there for 7 months, transitioned to a sober living house for another 6 months. He has been clean / sober for 16 months, continues to work his program, and works FT as a House Manager at a Sober Living House. He is happy, becoming more confident, and continues to be more engaged with his family!
The treatment program that we chose for him was Decision Point in Prescott, Az. It wasn't cheap, but thankfully our insurance covered a good portion of it:) they have addicts from all over the country in their residence. They have a good reputation, but is a tough program! They don't hesitate to kick someone out if they feel they are not committed to their recovery. It worked for our family. So far.....we continue to take 1 day at a time, and continue to Serenity Prayer often!
So, there is hope........please....never give up hope!!