Evening Lucy:
I don't know the answers to your questions, as my xAB of 23 years never got to the point that he realized he needed help. But one thing is clear: your son has reached his bottom and he's finally realized that he's powerless over alcohol and that he needs help. I'm sure JT is right, the free programs are overwhemled. There are far more people needing help than there are beds available. It's not that these folks don't care, they just don't have a space for him now. If he's persistent, a bed will open up for him. Tonight I'll pray for your son. I'll pray that he finds the help he so desperately needs and I'll pray that he can hold on long enough for a bed to open up for him in a long-term facility. And of course I'll pray for his devoted and loving mom.
((((Lucy))))
((((Lucy's son))))