Is it true you can make a teen go to treatment but they dont have to stay? My difficult child ran away from the center, and instead of locking him in to help him they sent him home and said they cant help him until he wants to be there and is willing to stay. Of course, it got worse, he gets arrested for possesion and the juvy center lets him out 4 hours later. However we left him there, which I am told was the smartest decision we made (I am still wondering that decision since it has been total hell since that day) the judge then sent him home under house arrest for us to handle again. I have talked to therapist, but they say he cant be helped unless he is ready. Well he may not be ready but I am, I am his mother, why cant I get him help because I want it and I know he needs it... Why if he is still under my care does he get to decide if he wants to get treated? I just need some advise on my next step. We do not have substance abuse insurance, most of the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) are so expensive and none that I know of, will force him to stay even if I am paying for it. Is there any other options for me? Everyone says to kick him out and let him hit rock bottom then he will want treatment... really this is the only option? He is my only child, and I am just suppose to throw him away? I feel I am the one being punished. HELP!!!
Back Story: 17 yrs old, quit school and sports (was quarterback), wrecked 2 cars, received 3 speeding tickets, lies, steals from us, has punched holes in the walls and doors of his room.
PS: They dropped the charges of possesion so I dont even have that to help me...
Back Story: 17 yrs old, quit school and sports (was quarterback), wrecked 2 cars, received 3 speeding tickets, lies, steals from us, has punched holes in the walls and doors of his room.
PS: They dropped the charges of possesion so I dont even have that to help me...