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Old 03-05-2012, 09:29 AM
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tjp613
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My son wasn't always, but is now a heroin addict. He can't stay anywhere that requires him to be clean more than a few days. He's been kicked out of 4 or 5 sober houses over the years.

Actually, sober houses are not really all that "structured"...they just have some strict requirements for being allowed to stay in the house. They have zero tolerance for relapse, must look for work or volunteer until you find work, attend meetings, meet curfew, help with chores and keep your room clean. That's about it. Other than that you can come and go as you please, call who you please, do whatever you like with your time. At first there will be restrictions on travel, but generally visitors are allowed.

If he's willing to work at his recovery and accept the consequences of his choices, then a sober house is a great option. As with everything to do with addiction and recovery...it's all up to him and nobody can predict what will happen.

He just got in and you are concerned about what will happen when he gets out. That's WAY down the road. Take it a day at a time for now.
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