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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 664442" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>A lot of our sons have Mood diagnosis/Bipolar and Anxiety.</p><p></p><p>People throw around the idea--self medicating--I think it is just a nice word for drug use and addictive behavior. Self-medicating is like lipstick on a pig. It is still a pig.</p><p></p><p>I agree with the drug testing. I would use any leverage I had to get him to test. And I would set this up as a ground rule, if I could. </p><p></p><p>Your son seems very tied in with you and your Mom. You may have leverage a lot of us do not. Start strong and go from there.</p><p></p><p>You are lucky you have the support of your Mom. At the same time, you have very good sense. You need to take leadership. Tell her we said so.</p><p></p><p>Keep posting. There is a huge amount of wisdom and experience here on this forum. You will be supported every step of the way. </p><p></p><p>Maybe there is a hospital near you that has groups for parents in your situation. Or perhaps the Drug Counselor will have a recommendation.</p><p></p><p>You are doing great.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 664442, member: 18958"] A lot of our sons have Mood diagnosis/Bipolar and Anxiety. People throw around the idea--self medicating--I think it is just a nice word for drug use and addictive behavior. Self-medicating is like lipstick on a pig. It is still a pig. I agree with the drug testing. I would use any leverage I had to get him to test. And I would set this up as a ground rule, if I could. Your son seems very tied in with you and your Mom. You may have leverage a lot of us do not. Start strong and go from there. You are lucky you have the support of your Mom. At the same time, you have very good sense. You need to take leadership. Tell her we said so. Keep posting. There is a huge amount of wisdom and experience here on this forum. You will be supported every step of the way. Maybe there is a hospital near you that has groups for parents in your situation. Or perhaps the Drug Counselor will have a recommendation. You are doing great. [/QUOTE]
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