I’ve just joined this forum today. My son is 15, and is dependant on cannabis and smokes a lot of DMT.
I’ve just given up my part time job to spend more time with him, try to understand him better, listen to him more and try to help him.
I’ve just found a drug and alcohol counseling service at our local community health service and my main goal right now is to try and get him there for a chat with the psychologist.
I think the best way to help is to not be pushy, judgmental, blaming or angry, but to be loving, understanding, and to empower them to make better choices.
The psychologist I spoke to told me to invite him to come and have a chat about what is quelling for him and what isn’t, in regard to the drugs. I like this approach and I think her might have a chance of helping my son as it sounds like it’s collaborative rather than simply telling my son what to do.
I’m praying every day for my son and for all the other kids who are caught up in similar messes that our kids are in.