Originally Posted by
Terminally Unique 
Regarding the multiple rehab stints, I've seen people with seven or more rehab visits before, one with double that, and families completely bankrupted from financing their children's rehab merry-go-round. Rehab simply does not do anything for many people, particularly if they don't want to be there. The rehabs will probably tell you that your son needs "more treatment," which just means more of the same thing that hasn't worked. Before accepting this simplistic explanation, I would encourage you to look at other alternatives.
Take care.
Thanks for your ideas TU,
I agree that inpatient rehab is often times nothing more than a temporary living facility for many young addicts and alcoholics. In fact, my son's inpatient counselor privately told me that 95% of the kids end up relapsing and coming back at some point. Do you know of any alternatives that might be more effective if we get to that point?