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My 14 yr old needs treatment
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<blockquote data-quote="Karenvm" data-source="post: 590570" data-attributes="member: 15766"><p>Hi. Sorry you have to go through this. </p><p>I have an almost 18 year old who has been using marijuana and alcohol for the past two years. Been in and out of treatment programs, and even recently completed a 40 day inpt stay- and he is STILL using. </p><p>I would honestly recommend doing whatever you can do NOW to help your son. Before it goes any further, and before you have less control over his care (in my state, if a child is 14, they can decide for themself whether or not to go into treatment, which is crazy!). Contact an attorney (consultation is usually free) to find out what you can do to overrule your ex's objection to therapy for your son. I think the earlier that you intervene, the better chance he has of overcoming this problem. It can only get worse, take it from one who is going through this with an older teen. </p><p>I would stay strong, and know that you are going to meet resistance from your ex, but know that you are really doing the best thing for your child.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Karenvm, post: 590570, member: 15766"] Hi. Sorry you have to go through this. I have an almost 18 year old who has been using marijuana and alcohol for the past two years. Been in and out of treatment programs, and even recently completed a 40 day inpt stay- and he is STILL using. I would honestly recommend doing whatever you can do NOW to help your son. Before it goes any further, and before you have less control over his care (in my state, if a child is 14, they can decide for themself whether or not to go into treatment, which is crazy!). Contact an attorney (consultation is usually free) to find out what you can do to overrule your ex's objection to therapy for your son. I think the earlier that you intervene, the better chance he has of overcoming this problem. It can only get worse, take it from one who is going through this with an older teen. I would stay strong, and know that you are going to meet resistance from your ex, but know that you are really doing the best thing for your child. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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