I too have a son addicted to opiates. I thought it was my fault. Maybe I babied him too much, etc. We gave him so many chances to get clean, and he kept falling by the wayside. Finally had to throw him out of the house (I think it's been 5-6 weeks now). I can't believe it. I miss him so much, and when we first threw him out I cried every night. What I don't miss is the chaos his drug abuse caused around the house.
I believe he's been clean for the whole time he's been out of the house, but I'm still just living day to day, because he's been clean before. Hopefully, this time will be for good.
Just keep reading and posting. This site to me has really been a godsend.
Hugs.