I understand the freak out reaction. I KNOW it would hit me the same.
But this is his version, and it strikes me as interesting that this is all being relayed through a friend.
For your own sanity, keep telling yourself "There's nothing I could do between now and then anyway" Repeat, repeat...
I agree that as bad as it sounds, and as scared as he must be, continuing to use is more dangerous.
Isn't it funny how our kids don't see that?
I'll be sending extra prayers to keep him from harm as his HP's plan unfolds
(((Hugs)))