I am a recovered needle user. I got into it when I was 18. My parents took me here and took me there. I always left early.
I didn't want sobriety until I was 38. Thirty. Eight. I wasn't ready to quit until *I* was ready. My parents went to Alanon all those years ago and released the outcomes where I was concerned. I got sober 5 years ago and I am closer to my parents than ever. The best thing they ever did for me was let me get to where *I* decided I was done and get sober when I wanted to (NOT when I "needed" to....which was when I was 18).
Glad you are here.