Hello Amys3. So sorry to hear about your son. I don't have a difficult child with Hep C but my hubby just went through a 6 month treatment regiment (not for drugs or alcohol) and he is now Hep C free! It is a long grueling treatment but it does work, at least for my husband. He did have to go on disability after awhile because the treatment is kind of like going through chemo. He had no energy, could hardly eat, and the "brain fog" was bad. May I suggest something I used to get through all this? A forum, similar to this one, where there are people going through treatment, loved ones of those going through treatment, and a great source of info about Hep C. Here is the link forums.delphiforums.com/hepatitiscen/start In case the link doesn't work, just google Hepatitis Central and that should get you to the forum. It was a life saver for me. Wishing you and your son good luck on your journey!