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<blockquote data-quote="RN0441" data-source="post: 745937" data-attributes="member: 15032"><p>Welcome. It sounds like you have gotten great support and advice already.</p><p></p><p>I'll just add my two cents.</p><p></p><p>Are you sure your son isn't using other drugs besides MJ and alcohol? The uncleanliness of himself and his surroundings and removing himself from family make me think there are more drugs involved. Been there. Done that.</p><p></p><p>Have you ever drug tested him? I never did that when my son was using because I KNEW he was using more than the above but I think you should. As many say here, usually what we see/know is the tip of the iceberg. You need to know this.</p><p></p><p>I had a friend that buried her head in the sand with her son and he is now a full blown heroin user. She let him hole up in his room for months on end and didn't deal with it - this was right when I was dealing with our son. She didn't get where I was coming from and thought her situation was "different". I don't want to scare you but this sometimes happens and things can escalate. My son was a pill abuser but thankfully was afraid of needles. It started with MJ. We also have a very happy home and good marriage. He has two older brothers that are successful. Good role models. I stayed home when he was little, fancy vacations, etc. It doesn't matter.</p><p></p><p>I would highly recommend that you get into therapy for your own sanity. Whether it's drug use or depression or whatever it is. It is not a quick fix and it can tear apart your family, your marriage and YOU. </p><p></p><p>I also prayed a lot. If this is something that you believe in, I highly recommend it for your own peace. </p><p></p><p>Keep posting; it helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RN0441, post: 745937, member: 15032"] Welcome. It sounds like you have gotten great support and advice already. I'll just add my two cents. Are you sure your son isn't using other drugs besides MJ and alcohol? The uncleanliness of himself and his surroundings and removing himself from family make me think there are more drugs involved. Been there. Done that. Have you ever drug tested him? I never did that when my son was using because I KNEW he was using more than the above but I think you should. As many say here, usually what we see/know is the tip of the iceberg. You need to know this. I had a friend that buried her head in the sand with her son and he is now a full blown heroin user. She let him hole up in his room for months on end and didn't deal with it - this was right when I was dealing with our son. She didn't get where I was coming from and thought her situation was "different". I don't want to scare you but this sometimes happens and things can escalate. My son was a pill abuser but thankfully was afraid of needles. It started with MJ. We also have a very happy home and good marriage. He has two older brothers that are successful. Good role models. I stayed home when he was little, fancy vacations, etc. It doesn't matter. I would highly recommend that you get into therapy for your own sanity. Whether it's drug use or depression or whatever it is. It is not a quick fix and it can tear apart your family, your marriage and YOU. I also prayed a lot. If this is something that you believe in, I highly recommend it for your own peace. Keep posting; it helps. [/QUOTE]
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