my son is 17 and has a drug habit with crack he is also on medication for adhd how do i help him
2006-09-21 12:54:46 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
No breakthrough advice here. Despite some of the hoopla surrounding it, the book "A Million Little Pieces" is worth reading for reference.
The addict personality in the throes of a crack habit is a tough one.
If you can catch him at a point where communication is possible, tell him you love him, you are not judging or threatening, you only want to know if he is ready or needs help with what he is going through.
If you do not think he will speak freely with you, solicit someone he will trust and ask them to mediate.
Until he is ready to admit it is a problem, he (in his deluded way) does not have one.
Definitely protect yourself and your property. This has the potential to be devastating to both of you. Do not let this ruin you (if and when he is ready you must have the resources to help).
Best of luck.
2006-09-21 13:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by JFC I No 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has want to be quit in order to quit, but I would get him professional help as soon as possible. You may have to put him in a rehab program where he has to stay for some time period. I know it will be hard and heart breaking, but you have to take the hard, critical steps now before it becomes a life-long habit. I wish you the best of luck, I am a parent and I can't imagine the pain you must feel.
2006-09-21 13:18:46 · answer #2 · answered by Ms. FairyLove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put him in a mandatory lock down drug rehab facility.
It's the only way for you to do anything.
The only other option is, like with any addiction, when they hit rock bottom they either die or get help.
This is his problem to fix, not yours. You can try to help, but if he doesn't want to get better, he won't.
I pray peace and patience for you, you're going to need it.
2006-09-21 12:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by roaddogs_squeeze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being that he is 17 he's still under your care, so you can stop him from what he's doing. try takin the car away. stuff like that...but what i would really recommend is getting professional help. even though im sure a 17 year old is not gonna want to listen to anyone else. my brother is that age. he is in his own little world.
2006-09-21 13:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by taceysay02@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot of people find that tough love is the best way to go. do tour best not to enable him to get what he wants and if he is underage try getting him into a program that he must complete such as the ones at sheppard pratt. Also do not blame yourself for what he is doing, addicts will blame anyone they can for their use and try to make you feel sorry for them, don't fall for it I've been there and the only person that looses is you.
2006-09-21 13:05:33 · answer #5 · answered by jellybean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever could have been done should have been done a long time ago. It's a bit late now. He'll quit when he is good and ready, and he'll have to do it on his own, unless you want to be dragged through the mire that is crack addiction with him. Nail down your stuff and hide your wallet, because it gets worse.
2006-09-21 13:01:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Intervention. He needs to be kept away from the suppliers of the crack. He needs to go to rehab. Good luck!
2006-09-21 12:59:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do for him is turn him into the cops and give him a eally good scare.
2006-09-21 13:03:13 · answer #8 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You and your son need professional help.
2006-09-21 12:58:55 · answer #9 · answered by Freddy F 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
find a treatment center and put him in it before he turns 18 , at 18 he is considered an adult and you cant put him in treatment
2006-09-21 15:12:24 · answer #10 · answered by sindi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋