@lisaav As his mom I bet you are thinking you can fix this. He is your son, and you love him so you are worrying yourself sick.

I’ve been through it all with 2 of my children. There were times I was so stressed, by my 11 year old drug addict son, that I couldn’t swallow food or drink. I’ve had 45 years of him and his actions. He is now 55 years old, and once again in a State Prison System.

Then, my beautiful daughter became addicted to painkillers. In 2018 she overdosed and died. She was 45 years old and the mom of 3.

Please, please look for Al-anon in your area. Al-anon is a program for family and friends of alcoholics. The focus of this Program is on YOU, not him. It will give you tools to take care of yourself. I joined Al-anon about 15 years ago. It basically saved me and my sanity. Please help yourself first. Your family knows you need peace.

Al-anon, 888-425-2666

Please know that I understand. I wish you peace, One Day At a Time