It is never too late - as long as there is breath, there is hope. For your son, and more importantly, for you. There is a way out.
Your son going to an NA or AA meeting would be a start. And those are free. Plus filled with recovering addicts who could help your son. They know exactly what he is going through. And what he needs to do to get clean and find a life of recovery.
I found out the hard way that usually families can't help "their own". I can guide them to a place that can - NA/AA, county or state detoxes - but they need to make the call themselves. It is a sign of surrender, and very hard for an addict to do.
And my years in Alanon have helped me learn about addiction - and what helps an addict and what hurts them. I was as addicted to my alcoholic sons as they were to their drugs. Just got to be a very sick circle.
Prayers and hugs coming your way. Many of us have "been there".
Love in recovery,
Jody Hepler
