parents of drug users

Our son has given us trouble for years. The hardest part is when he's not in trouble, he's the sweetest, most charming and lovable kid. But he's headed down the wrong road. He's a junior in hs, been suspended 4 times since freshman year...from everything from computer tampering (disabled the...

I was wondering what your ideas and experiences have been on teaching difficult children about drugs. This is something I am very worried about for the future. As hard as difficult child is now, I can only imagine how much harder and how much worse off he will be should he become an addict. My cousin was a difficult child from...

Hello, I am writing regarding my daughter who is 14. Couple of things going on with her. 1. Smoking Cigarettes, Drinking and smoking pot. 2. Told me at the beginning of this week she has been depressed and really extra irritable lately and wanted to go see the doctor to get something to help...

I will try to keep this short but will start with a brief background. I was married for 20 years and we have 4 children. Oldest two are sons and youngest two are daughters. My oldest son was a challenge because of several disorders. The main ones being ADD and Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) (Sensory Integration...

difficult child took a pre-employment drug test today at a temporary employment agency and failed it. He claimed he was clean, so they told him to go to a clinic and retake the test at his own expense, which he did (well, actually it was at my expense, but that's beside the point). Anyway, he passed the...

I am so irate over the laws in my county. My difficult child will be 18 in less than 6 months. She reminds me everyday that she will stop all medications and treatment. I believe her. It makes me crazy that I don't have the right to kick her out of my house or force her to take her medications or participate in...

Just found this forum today and hope it/the other resources I am discovering will help! A little about me; I have 3 kids (15, 13, 6). The oldest two are from my first husband and the youngest from my second/current/hopefully last husband. My oldest children's father has not been in their life’s...

Can you have withdrawl from weed? I mean, if you're a chronic smoker? I know that weed comes with all kinds of goodies packed in nowadays (crack, meth, etc.) - so maybe it makes it worse. My daughter's in jail right now and seems like she's almost going through withdrawl, but won't admit to...

Is it possible that symptoms begin, or become more noticeable in high school? Is it possible that my 16 year old son is well behaved at school and at friends homes but is defiant and disrespectful at home, to the point that no one wants to be around him? Is it OCC or a personality disorder...

hi so if you read my thread yesterday you know easy child did some really bad stuff, and i'm really kinda getting done now. It's been 4 years of stuff with her, and i thought she was finally on her way. I was so so proud. I was also so so dillussional. So, i've really thought about this and what it...

Hello all, I am married with 2 boys. Boy One is 17 and is ready to head off to college. He is just about what every parent would wish for, well behaved, honor roll, respectful, trustworthy, etc. Boy Two is 15 and just the opposite. He was diagnosed in elementary school with ADHD. He has always...

My gff son is 17, a senior. I am losing all hope and that this is the way it always will be I was wondering does anyone have a a somewhat success story as to how these kids turn out? Do they grow up and start handling their lives? Once they are in college, will the defiance mellow a little...

I am glad to be here and I am sure I am going to find some very helpful information as I have been doing some reading already. I got your link from someone I know from another parenting board and I am glad she shared. A little about me: My husband and I have 3 children, one of which was...

This is my first post on this site. I come here today because I am exhausted and stressed beyond belief. I've read quite a few posts here, so I know I am not alone, and that helps a bit. My 16-1/2 yo daughter was diagnosed at age 13 with ADD and ODD. She is not currently medicated, but has...

Hello,I am so glad I found this site.My son has mild add & tic disorder(becuse of the tics he is not medicated for add). My problem with him is behavior.He has been suspended from school 3 times this year for cursing at teachers, he has no respect for any authority, he has been in trouble with...

Ok everyone, quick overview..more to come later in details! Our biggest challenge is our 15 yr old son Rob. He is an angry mean child, yet can be so loving and charming and funny. He has has some emotional issues since he was about 5 when my ex left us (more on that story later). Anyway, he is...

This morning when I was getting ready for church, the phone rang, and it was the Dekalb County Police. I decided not to answer the phone. I felt that it had something to do with my daughter. Thread - The Saga Continues- Anyway, it has been 3 weeks since she ran away. Called me Thurs. & Fri...

So today i searched my difficult child's room, i felt terrible, but i have a feeling shes using drugs. I found a massive ammount of pot, and various perscription pills that she is NOT perscribed. This alarms me, because the drugs are probably just contributing to her problems. I was very upset and plan to...

Hi there, My difficult child is presently inpatient and is being diagnosed with a mood disorder that has a clear bipolar component and they are starting him on lithium. I don't know exactly what they will call it since does not fit any of the classic profiles. There is a strong family history (including...

Hey, I’m back. I’m the stepmother whose stepson falsely accused my husband of abuse (multiple times), until he came up with a real doozy, the police arrested my husband and my stepson got taken away by CPS. He did this all as part of a self-confessed “plan” with his mother since he wanted to go...