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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 137973" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I am so sorry you are in this position. What is your husband's position on making going to rehab a requirement for living at home? REhab first, then living at home? </p><p> </p><p>Do you think there is any chance on getting drug testing done BEFORE you agree to let him move back home? IF he was caught with pot, then said he drank to cope with not having pot, chances are there are more drugs in his system.</p><p> </p><p>What kind of risk does he pose to his younger siblings? You already know he steals from them. Are you ready to have their home be a battlefield? </p><p> </p><p>It might be a good idea to speak with counsellors at the university to see what options exist. Also to investigate rehab options in your community. If you do not live somewhere he can walk to bus service, then maybe if this is available at a relative's home, or a rental, that is an option.</p><p> </p><p>If he refuses to get help, then why would you bring him in to your home? He is an adult, though he is your child. But he is NOT your only child, and sometimes the needs of minor children should be put ahead of the needs of adult children.</p><p> </p><p>Most addicts/alcoholics will not stop using the substance of choice unless they hit bottom. Moving home to mom and dad's house is not hitting bottom. It is free room, utilities, food, rides, and people to manipulate or steal from.</p><p> </p><p>I am so sorry your heart hurts this way.</p><p> </p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 137973, member: 1233"] I am so sorry you are in this position. What is your husband's position on making going to rehab a requirement for living at home? REhab first, then living at home? Do you think there is any chance on getting drug testing done BEFORE you agree to let him move back home? IF he was caught with pot, then said he drank to cope with not having pot, chances are there are more drugs in his system. What kind of risk does he pose to his younger siblings? You already know he steals from them. Are you ready to have their home be a battlefield? It might be a good idea to speak with counsellors at the university to see what options exist. Also to investigate rehab options in your community. If you do not live somewhere he can walk to bus service, then maybe if this is available at a relative's home, or a rental, that is an option. If he refuses to get help, then why would you bring him in to your home? He is an adult, though he is your child. But he is NOT your only child, and sometimes the needs of minor children should be put ahead of the needs of adult children. Most addicts/alcoholics will not stop using the substance of choice unless they hit bottom. Moving home to mom and dad's house is not hitting bottom. It is free room, utilities, food, rides, and people to manipulate or steal from. I am so sorry your heart hurts this way. Susie [/QUOTE]
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