[claire1]

Hi Maggie, My son is 19 at smokes cannabis, he lives at home but there have been moments when we have come close to asking him to leave. He has a job but it’s a constant worry that he will get up and go in every morning. My husband and I have never smoked, taken drugs of any kind or drink very much so we struggle to understand why our intelligent son should wish to destroy his life. I have come close to having a breakdown over it myself. You need to look after yourself. Unfortunately he may need to reach his rock bottom before he decides it’s time to change. You must not blame yourself or feel guilty or ashamed. He is responsible for his addiction not you. I feel lonely sometimes as my friends don’t understand and most don’t have anything to do with me anymore. I go to a local group for families of addicts which is great because they understand and have been with me through the highs and lows. Stay strong.

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