Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
Substance Abuse
What do we do??
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="goldenguru" data-source="post: 86977" data-attributes="member: 1545"><p>The good news is that you have found him and that he is currently safe. Also good news that the courts are allowing a placement rather than being stuck in the juvenile court system.</p><p></p><p>In terms of your placement choices: be sure that there is a master level therapist on staff and available EVERY day. Be sure that his care includes regular trips to a psychiatrist. Be sure that he will have access to an accredited high school (versus the staff 'homeschooling'). Be sure that the program is the least restrictive that it can be ... given his issues with running. Talk to other parents who have had kids there and who currently have kids there. Talk to kids who have exited the program. I would even call the local CPS and local police department to inquire about reported abuse of any type.</p><p></p><p>In regards to your last question about what drugs does do to a family.... it truly is sad. But, it helped me to remember that it was the DRUGS and not our daughter. Continue to hope in and love your son. Most of us who post in the forum have had/have similar situations. The details are just a little varied. How do we get through it? One day at a time. Sometimes one moment at a time. Also, get yourself into some type of support group with other parents WHO GET WHAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH. We had well meaning families who tried to 'encourage' us ... trouble was they just didn't have a clue what we were going through. Their well meaning advise was often very hurtful to us.</p><p></p><p>You are among friends here on this forum. We get it. We've been there done that. Come often to post and vent. It really helps.</p><p></p><p>Keep us updated.</p><p></p><p>Hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="goldenguru, post: 86977, member: 1545"] The good news is that you have found him and that he is currently safe. Also good news that the courts are allowing a placement rather than being stuck in the juvenile court system. In terms of your placement choices: be sure that there is a master level therapist on staff and available EVERY day. Be sure that his care includes regular trips to a psychiatrist. Be sure that he will have access to an accredited high school (versus the staff 'homeschooling'). Be sure that the program is the least restrictive that it can be ... given his issues with running. Talk to other parents who have had kids there and who currently have kids there. Talk to kids who have exited the program. I would even call the local CPS and local police department to inquire about reported abuse of any type. In regards to your last question about what drugs does do to a family.... it truly is sad. But, it helped me to remember that it was the DRUGS and not our daughter. Continue to hope in and love your son. Most of us who post in the forum have had/have similar situations. The details are just a little varied. How do we get through it? One day at a time. Sometimes one moment at a time. Also, get yourself into some type of support group with other parents WHO GET WHAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH. We had well meaning families who tried to 'encourage' us ... trouble was they just didn't have a clue what we were going through. Their well meaning advise was often very hurtful to us. You are among friends here on this forum. We get it. We've been there done that. Come often to post and vent. It really helps. Keep us updated. Hugs. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
Substance Abuse
What do we do??
Top