My child is on drugs, he is so bad that i have seen him cursing out birds, laying on the ground laying down the law to ants etc. I love my child is there anything i can say or do to save him.
2006-11-17 15:46:36 · 15 answers · asked by Reenell W 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My son is 24yrs old he has been in and out of jail for the last six years, I have had him committed to hospital he made them act on his amendment rights and released him, i try and talk with him but he's unresponsive to me asking questions relating to his using, he is still in total denial, this last episode he spent 22 months in jail facing forty years to life, i went far and beyond to have him released, anyway we won and he imediately before getting home stopped somewhere and got high, i feel like a fool but i love him and i no there is a good boy inside of him
2006-11-18 07:56:20 · update #1
ask him about his past.. if theirs something strange in his/her past.. talk about it and make a simple solution for both of you.. start the fellowship between you and him/her.. don't be afraid.. remember you are the parent.. you supposed to help him/her in all his/her problems.. you are his bestfriend.. pray and as k for Guidancew to the Lord God andSavior..
2006-11-17 15:52:50 · answer #1 · answered by seven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking as a 4 year and running recovering addict, you definately need to get him into rehab. I did some mest up things in my life when I was on drugs. I even missed the chance to visit the place where my mom died to lay flowers and a cross down, not to mention almost missed my chance to see my niece being born because I was high(it was a false alarm). It took that to get me to quit. He needs rehab if he wants to live. If the drugs don't kill him then another druggi will probably. And in some cases in some states if your child is over the age of 18 you can petition the courts and even mental health to put out an order for rehab. Check your local laws and call the courts or a lawyer and get a consultation. If you are persistant enough with your son and the law he will get help. Do it now before it's to late. No one else needs to suffer. He will hurt people eventually in one way or another.Even if you don't believe in God or in a higher power you can pray and it will do you good. Someone is out there, somewhere and listening to your every thought. Good luck and God Bless. He'll be fine, don't worry.
2006-11-18 00:15:28 · answer #2 · answered by Elspbeth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't do it for him he'll have to see it on his own and most have to hit rock bottom before they seek help. It's time to cut him off, tough love. If he's under 18 you can send him to rehab otherwise he's on his own. I've watched friends go through this with their children, under and over 18 and it is hard to watch someone ruin their life. But there's not much you can do. Like I said if he's under age send him to rehab, you still have some control if not and he's living with you it's time you put him out and let him fall. He will not get help so long as you are co-dependent.
Good Luck to you both.
2006-11-17 23:54:36 · answer #3 · answered by Just Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use to work in drug rehab. first of all do not give him a choice if he is under 18 yrs. take him to a teen rehab one that deals with teens not adults. do not give him a choice second if he comes home like that i would call the police and press charges on him. that way they ( the court) can order him drug rehab. but if hes over the age of 18 there is not alot you can do but maybe voice your concern and if he keeps it up throw him out. or again you can call the police tell them he is hallucinating and press charges every time he come home that way enventually the police will get tired of coming out and then the courts will do something. even if hes locked up at least you know hes gonna live and not kill himself or someone else. but you have to be STRONG and do what you need to to get him clean and straight. also maybe take him to some NA or AA meetings once you have him in rehab. alot of times you can find an outpatient rehab center,check with your insurance to see who and what they cover under mental health, they can refer you to someplace good. best of luck to you and again BE STRONG for you and him. :)
2006-11-17 23:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by kameo_44 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't say how old he is, which does matter, or how long this has been going on.
Without any of that info I guess I would call a rehab center and find out from them what the best thing to do is.
2006-11-17 23:49:25 · answer #5 · answered by Singinganddancing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit down and talk with him. If he is all crazy, wait till he is calm. If you find any drugs, alcohol anywhere, just throw it away, sure he will notices, and maybe get mad, but be sure to remember its for his own good. If he is too crazy, maybe its a good idea to get a therapist, or if it is too much money, or just a hassle, get someone he may be closer too, someone that he can just spill out to. He may have a problem, and cant talk about it with you because he maybe thinks he will get in trouble, or something bad will happen. Encourage him to have a nice talk, or encourage him to try to stop. Its isn't going to be easy, but at least try. If you love your child that much.
2006-11-17 23:50:57 · answer #6 · answered by GONE. Bye =D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him you are taking him on vacation...have him pack some stuff for a weekend trip and then drop him off at your nearest rehab center. If he's a minor, he has to stay until you sign him out. He'll hate your for it at first, but honey, it's best in the long run and eventually he'll appreciate you setting him back on course.
2006-11-17 23:50:28 · answer #7 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As everyone said, take him to rehab and be sure you talk to his counsellor yourself as well and be involved in his rehabilitation so he knows you are there for him and love him. Good Luck to you both!
2006-11-18 00:03:16 · answer #8 · answered by Tessa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im a teenager and what i would so he had to go into rehab is do a intervention. and DO NOT LET HIM LEAVE THE ROOM cus if i thought if i was in trouble i would run
2006-11-17 23:53:18 · answer #9 · answered by ... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think "You are going to the hospital " would be the best thing and then have him arrested and sent to rehab.
2006-11-18 11:24:38 · answer #10 · answered by Liz H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋