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My son in boarding school and working hard
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<blockquote data-quote="Ephchap" data-source="post: 256859" data-attributes="member: 27"><p>My son was in an Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for 10 months. The way they explained it to us, they needed to be in treatment at least twice as long as the drugging went on. However, that is also no guarantee. As you mentioned, they are given the tools, but need to use those tools when they are released.</p><p></p><p>I also found the loneliness was hard on my son. Since he had been gone so long and no longer kept in touch with his drugging friends, there really was no one for him to socialize with. In his Residential Treatment Center (RTC), he lived and went to school with 11 other boys. They held each other accountable and it seemed to work.</p><p></p><p>Once my son started going to AA and met a few people there, he did well. He eventually dropped out of AA as those that he had met had either moved away or reverted back to their ways. He's only recently started going to AA again, and I do think it's helpful.</p><p></p><p>There are AA and NA programs, though it is sometimes difficult to find a program for older teens, young 20s, which is helpful to them - as they can relate more to them than "older" addicts. You can always try calling outpatient places in your area and see if they have any suggestions.</p><p></p><p>My son did stay until his 18th birthday, and actually he could have stayed longer. For him, I think he was ready to leave, as eventually they do have to make it in the outside world. </p><p></p><p>It's still a long journey and one that is often filled with bumps along the way. They might relapse, but if they bounce right back, then you know they've learned from the past and are using the tools they learned.</p><p></p><p>Hugs to you. I know it's hard.</p><p></p><p>Deb</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ephchap, post: 256859, member: 27"] My son was in an Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for 10 months. The way they explained it to us, they needed to be in treatment at least twice as long as the drugging went on. However, that is also no guarantee. As you mentioned, they are given the tools, but need to use those tools when they are released. I also found the loneliness was hard on my son. Since he had been gone so long and no longer kept in touch with his drugging friends, there really was no one for him to socialize with. In his Residential Treatment Center (RTC), he lived and went to school with 11 other boys. They held each other accountable and it seemed to work. Once my son started going to AA and met a few people there, he did well. He eventually dropped out of AA as those that he had met had either moved away or reverted back to their ways. He's only recently started going to AA again, and I do think it's helpful. There are AA and NA programs, though it is sometimes difficult to find a program for older teens, young 20s, which is helpful to them - as they can relate more to them than "older" addicts. You can always try calling outpatient places in your area and see if they have any suggestions. My son did stay until his 18th birthday, and actually he could have stayed longer. For him, I think he was ready to leave, as eventually they do have to make it in the outside world. It's still a long journey and one that is often filled with bumps along the way. They might relapse, but if they bounce right back, then you know they've learned from the past and are using the tools they learned. Hugs to you. I know it's hard. Deb [/QUOTE]
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