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<blockquote data-quote="Ephchap" data-source="post: 391641" data-attributes="member: 27"><p>Awww, Nancy, first of all - big hugs. </p><p></p><p>Having been through this, I know you know that you couldn't have done anything better/different. Of course, while going through it, there's always that nagging mommy heart asking, "what if". The addict/alcoholic has to be the one to want it and be ready to make the change. That sure doesn't make it any easier to watch them self-destruct, that's for sure.</p><p></p><p>Back when my son needed intensive inpatient, we were able to get him financial help through one of the agencies. Because he had no income, he qualified for SSI assistance. Although we had to fill out financial forms as well (but my son was just barely 17 at the time, not 18), they based it on HIS earnings. Any chance that the sober house or one of the inpatient facilities have some type of program like that? A social worker at the facility should have knowlege of any kind of assistance. Although J is 18, they could possibly base it on HER income, not yours and husband's. Just a thought.</p><p></p><p>If she's not going to meetings and working the program, falling off the wagon is more likely. </p><p></p><p>Again, big hugs and lots of support coming your way. Addiction is such a tough cycle to break, and it's magnified when they are so young. They see their peers who are able to go out and have a few beers, but they don't have that addictive gene and/or tendency. Some can do that and they are fine. Unfortunately, kids like J and my B just can't. </p><p></p><p>As a positive spin, after dealing with staying away from illegal drugs for years, alcohol became my son's drug of choice. Tomorrow he gets his 10 month coin. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> There is always hope, Nancy.</p><p></p><p>Mega hugs,</p><p>Deb</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ephchap, post: 391641, member: 27"] Awww, Nancy, first of all - big hugs. Having been through this, I know you know that you couldn't have done anything better/different. Of course, while going through it, there's always that nagging mommy heart asking, "what if". The addict/alcoholic has to be the one to want it and be ready to make the change. That sure doesn't make it any easier to watch them self-destruct, that's for sure. Back when my son needed intensive inpatient, we were able to get him financial help through one of the agencies. Because he had no income, he qualified for SSI assistance. Although we had to fill out financial forms as well (but my son was just barely 17 at the time, not 18), they based it on HIS earnings. Any chance that the sober house or one of the inpatient facilities have some type of program like that? A social worker at the facility should have knowlege of any kind of assistance. Although J is 18, they could possibly base it on HER income, not yours and husband's. Just a thought. If she's not going to meetings and working the program, falling off the wagon is more likely. Again, big hugs and lots of support coming your way. Addiction is such a tough cycle to break, and it's magnified when they are so young. They see their peers who are able to go out and have a few beers, but they don't have that addictive gene and/or tendency. Some can do that and they are fine. Unfortunately, kids like J and my B just can't. As a positive spin, after dealing with staying away from illegal drugs for years, alcohol became my son's drug of choice. Tomorrow he gets his 10 month coin. :) There is always hope, Nancy. Mega hugs, Deb [/QUOTE]
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