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Old 05-27-2009, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by helpformyson View Post

My 22 year old AS went through rehab and was doing well until he got into the 1/2 way house.
Most do reasonably well in rehab because there are no drugs or the ups and downs associated with day to day living. They do not have to work 1-2 jobs just to keep their head above water. It sounds like your son is not done, yet.

If he claims he relapsed 3 X, since January, chances are he is an every day user and once again in full blown addiction.

As it relates to AA/NA programs, many young adults can't relate because they do not enjoy it. They have yet to hit their own bottom and are still stuck in fantasyland where everything is supposed to be fun.

Has he asked to see an addiction psychiatrist or is this your way of trying to control or cure his addiction?

I say this with tremendeous compassion. I understand how hard this is on you. Until he is willing to embrace his own recovery, it might be best to watch how you spend your money.
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