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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 504140" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I was going to ask about custody too. His ex can't keep his son from him.</p><p></p><p>On the other hand, as to his addiction, if he shakes or trembles when he doesn't drink, he is an alcoholic. Hub and I had a friend who did that. I am thinking that he was always one who drank, but kicked it up big time after the tragic news about his wife. So what can you do?</p><p></p><p>Take care of yourself and get support because you can't force a 25 year old to get help. If he breaks the law, a judge may mandate he go to rehab, but you can't make him at his age. in my opinion you should start going to a lot of Al-Anon meetings. Those are real time parents giving you face time support and suggestions. As nice as we try to be, we aren't able to hold your hand, give you a hug, or have a give-and-take conversation with you. You are no t good for your son or anybody else you love if you don't take good care of yourself.</p><p></p><p>Many alcoholics decide to stop drinking, often after they hit rock bottom. Your son can make that decision as well, but it has to be his own decision or it won't work.</p><p></p><p>Hugs...wish I had a better answer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 504140, member: 1550"] I was going to ask about custody too. His ex can't keep his son from him. On the other hand, as to his addiction, if he shakes or trembles when he doesn't drink, he is an alcoholic. Hub and I had a friend who did that. I am thinking that he was always one who drank, but kicked it up big time after the tragic news about his wife. So what can you do? Take care of yourself and get support because you can't force a 25 year old to get help. If he breaks the law, a judge may mandate he go to rehab, but you can't make him at his age. in my opinion you should start going to a lot of Al-Anon meetings. Those are real time parents giving you face time support and suggestions. As nice as we try to be, we aren't able to hold your hand, give you a hug, or have a give-and-take conversation with you. You are no t good for your son or anybody else you love if you don't take good care of yourself. Many alcoholics decide to stop drinking, often after they hit rock bottom. Your son can make that decision as well, but it has to be his own decision or it won't work. Hugs...wish I had a better answer. [/QUOTE]
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