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...

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deleted_user
My 19 yo son ljust told me a couple of days ago that he has been using alot of differant drugs and that he smoked crystral meth long with using alot of pot and drinking up to 12 beers a night. Last night I told him that I would no longer be his access to beer and that if the drugs did not stop that he would have to leave I also told him that there would be drug test and that I would if necessary would stand right over hime to make sure he didn't cheat. I am scared that he will do something to myself, hsi bro and sis and our 2 puppies. I am ready to go to the next step to get him out of the house bust I rally need your help and opinons
mgs1
mgs1
hi..
if you son is using that much - he needs professional help to get clean. You should be afraid. If your gut is telling your to be concerned - listen to it.
Look up the salvation army in your area, they have a fantastic program and it is free. Also Google PAWS.
Good luck.
karepack
karepack
I understand 100% where you are. My son is 24 yrs old. We found him on his bedroom floor after huffing. Our world came to a screeching halt! We tried an out of town tretment(long story, we brought him back). We decided to try all the resources we could find here n town. He is now ina outpatient day treatment program. He also goes to AA/NA meetings and seeing a psychologist. The first thing that needs to happen with your son..he needs to recognize he has a problem and want the help. We tried before with our son, howeverit was us (my husband and I) not our son who wanted help. REsearch all your town has to offer. you might be surprised at what's available. I'll be praying. E-mail me if I can be of anymore help.
joemm
joemm
You have to get him out of the house. Read up on meth use and theres plenty of info in this group. I'll PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR SON.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi crying...Great advice before me. You cannot "police" him and I promise you if he is going to use he will. You can watch him 24 hours a day and he will find 25 hours in which to use...meaning, we cannot stop them and watching him is not only NOT your job, but not good for you.

I like the ideas that others here gave you and please see about al-anon or nar-anon for yourself. You have my heart and prayers as I too am the mom of an addict...
Blessings..
EllaBlue
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