(((Dorton)))
I'm a recovering addict and a recovering codie. I think you are doing GREAT!
Yes, an A (addict) will try to get thrown out of rehab, and yes, they will expect you to come get them. He hasn't accepted that his addiction has gotten him to where he is, yet. That takes time. He's still thinking he isn't that bad, yet; that he has it "under control".
It is only when I had to face the consequences of my using, that I chose recovery. You are helping him to face those consequences, as is the rehab. We are like little kids..."I don't like this, I wanna go home". It's only when we learn that "home" isn't an option and doing what we WANT isn't an option, that we start to face up to what our addiction has done...and, even then, it still takes time.
Keep doing what you're doing, and let him find out the BAD side of addiction (the consequences).
Hugs and prayers!
Amy