CA Mom,
We've discussed the staggering statistics of drugs on here from time to time. I hope no one misconstrues this because I detest drugs/alcohol abuse and what it can do to families. I do truly believe, however, that some are more prone to it and that our difficult child's are certainly in that "some" group.
There were friends of my son at the school that I'm sure were drugging right along with him ... but only to a point. They were somehow able to still go to school, work, etc., and not let it consume their lives. My son, however, became obsessed and addicted and totally consumed by drugs. They completely changed the person he was and could be.
How are things going with your son now? Any word from him or visits? Is he getting the drift of "do to get" yet?
Sending hugs,
Deb