Not only am I the caretaker of my parents, i also have an adult son who is battling with substance abuse, PTSD and major depression. The good news is that he will be entering an inpatient treatment facility in 2 weeks. His choice! I don’t know if anyone else is dealing with addiction in the family, but it’s not easy watching someone you love go through the withdrawal process, and constantly be fighting the urges to use. I’m proud of my son for realizing that he needs help and is willing to get it. He’s been through a lot the past few years, a horrible divorce, loss of pretty much everything he owns, including his dogs being killed by the exwife, and her with holding his kids from him. Its a long story, but she’s an addict as well. Very abusive towards my son and the kids.But social services has allowed her custody…it’s definitely been a hard road for him and his children. But he’s trying to get clean, and get his kids back.
I’m so sorry to hear this and really hope that karma is real!!! I have had my share of dealing with addicts and sociopathic exes. How on earth could she think she’s a “mother” if she’s killed here children’s pets???
It would be lovely if your son could utilize the sofi program to help him through this and possibly ease the pain of drug withdrawal? I’ve wondered if this could help me ease off of my prescription pain medication (Oxycodone) which inherently has drug dependency withdrawal issues and I always end up back on the meds, sadly. Perhaps @pamelaspence could help with this?
Good luck to you and your family 
Hi @kaneary and thanks for the tag.
@RuthlessAngel1 i’m so sorry to hear your family has had such a difficult time. That’s really positive that your son will be getting the professiknal help that he needs. I’?m not sure if you were suggesting he try sofi, if he did want to then he should definitely discuss it with his medical team first and let them consider whether it would be helpful for him or not.
For yourself we hope that being part of the Treehouse, checking in with yourself in your daily journal and of course the calming sprays might help you to get through this time. 
Hi @RuthlessAngel1 , sorry about all you’re going through and hopefully thanks to you there will be light at the end of the dark tunnel . Hope your son can turn it around and get the help he needs. Good luck. Btw nice surname.
Bless you @RuthlessAngel1 
I’ve battled addiction from an early age, which only carried on as long as it did because I was fighting it alone! So trust me when I say, having the love and support of your family is the best thing he can have throughout this fight! 🩷🩷🩷
Also, people don’t realise or think about the different ways addiction can affect and change you as a person! You do things that you would never dream of doing to support your habit, and although once clean, you would never do those things again, unfortunately people will always remember and judge u for it! 
Your love, support, patience and understanding is the greatest gifts you can give him! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
I really hope he can get through it without it leaving too many emotional scars! 🩷
Sending love, hugs and positive energy both you and your son’s way 
xx
Thank you. The surname is actually my nickname lol
Incredibly brave to share this … and what life has in store for you and family one can only marvel … for all these though times, they will be a preparation of much better times ahead … I really believe that @RuthlessAngel1 and I seriously hope that incredible idea of karma is building up and ready to guide you both to less stormy seas … in the meantime, this small corner of the net … this branch of the treehouse I hope can provide a little solace … keep going 
So sorry to hear this, but that’s great and such a positive step your son is taking. Addicted isn’t easy…. I’ve been clean for 2yrs now and getting my life back on track. But it’s so hard as my partner is still using. But I can’t help him if he doesn’t want to help himself. He’s got to want to do it for him before anyone else.
Also it’s heartbreaking his ex wife keeping his kids from him. And been abusive. There’s no need for it. I hope she sees scenes and allows him to see his kids. I wish you and your son all the best, and hope his recovery isn’t to hard x
Thank you Kaveh. I appreciate the support
Congratulations on being clean. I know its a constant difficult battle.
Hi. Im so sorry y9u are dealing with this just now I. am in the same place as you are. I hope their journey outcome is a more positive one 