[betty1971]

My son is 20 years old and drugs have been an issue for a long time. He’s been in and out of rehab once that was ordered by the court when he was 16. Now that he’s an adult I have no say , and I can’t make him go. I gave him a choice 2 weeks ago either rehab or you have to leave so he left and I don’t know where in God’s name he is and I’m just worried sick..I don’t know what more I can do. It kills me that I don’t know where the hell my only son is at or if he’s ok. But what’s the alternative? To allow him to keep doing drugs in my home and enable him ? I just couldn’t do it anymore and I’m having a hard time

[notmyrealname]

He’s not a teenager, at 20 years old he’s old enough to stand on his own feet and no you do not have to allow people to take drugs in your home. I think you have been very strong getting him the help with the rehab, it’s sad he didn’t appreciate your support.

[betty1971]

Thank you for that.When he was here yesterday I reached for his pocket to see what drugs he was hiding and he pushed me away pretty hard. Hard enough to for my head to hit the cabinet and my arm smacked Hard against the counter causing a bruise and a cut. He took off high as a kite , and I called the police and filed a report

[notmyrealname]

Just because you love him doesn’t mean you have to put yourself in danger. you have been caring and offered the help and now getting hurt yourself. I think you did the right thing asking him to leave. You didn’t just give up on him you offered the help of rehab, hes just not at a place to accept any help from you.

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