Wilted5758

I've read many posts on here, and can identify with many things I've read. I'm the mom of a 22 yo son who's battling alcohol. I am always here for him, but I've realized that until he is ready, that what I say doesn't really matter. He seems to have gotten worse in the last few months after the death of a loved one. He has admitted he has a problem, and I think he wants help but is scared of withdrawals. I guess I just need someone to talk to right now. It's hard for me to understand because I've never battled an addiction. Could someone help me understand before I lose my mind?

Treerat66

Hello Wilted, welcome to SR.

I'm sorry can't give you any help. May be someone else will be along soon.

Anna

I hope you can find some peace in your life and that your son decides to seek support for his addiction:

You might like to check out our:

Friends and Family of Alcoholics - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

SoberLeigh

Welcome to SR, Wilted; I am sorry for what brings you here.

Have a look around the site. There is a lot of information on this site on alcoholism and addiction.

There is also a Friends & Familes forum.

Glad you found SR.

Kris47

Perhaps if he is willing now, place a Big book where he will find it.

Glad you're looking for help yourself.

Welcome!

FreeOwl

If he's admitted he has a problem and he may want help.....

Maybe consider dropping a hint about this place.

If he's ready to consider sobriety, this community has a lot to offer to help support him.

sva777

Withdrawl is painful and I have been through it many times, but is the time after when you feel better to watch out.

IOAA2

Hi.
I’ll also suggest Al Anon meetings in your area of which there are about 6 a week. Al Anon has been around for a lot of years helping those that have involvement with alcoholics. My sponsor who has close to 40 years sober has a wife in Al Anon and still active for a longer period.
I lovingly call her a black belt specialist who has helped many over the years. She rightly talked me out of a dysfunctional relationship for which I am grateful many years later.
BE WELL

Wilted5758

Thanks for your kind words. It helps to know there are people out there willing to listen.

least

Let him know you support his sobriety but also let him know your boundaries for what you won't tolerate from him. Is he living with you? If so, no alcohol in the house is a reasonable request.

Welcome to the family.

INgal

Hi Wilted,
I'm here for you! Mom of a 25 y.o. son. It's been a very rough year.
My son did not have to detox because he was a binge drinker, usually monthly. After pulling him out of countless bars, tracking him, etc. in an effort to prevent him from driving, he finally got a DUI in January.

We immediately got him into an IOP (Intensive out Patient) program. He is on Antabuse, and we are trying various medications to see if there is more to his problem than alcoholism. He is doing fine now, primarily because he can't drink OR drive (suspended license). However, he has destroyed a promising medical career, ruined many relationships, and dabbled in drugs.

This life is very, very difficult and I'm sorry you are dealing with it. I have started attending Al Anon and although I am not religious, it does help just having supportive people around.

Please feel free to message me if I can help in any way.

Soberwolf

Welcome Wilted its nice to meet you

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Wilted!!