Posted by Kath on April 25, 2007, at 19:28:49
In reply to Re: Son wants to go to rehab 'for about a month'.., posted by Declan on April 25, 2007, at 19:11:47
I think that my son wants to believe that he can go to rehab & be able to still use drugs afterwards & 'be in control' of it!
I don't believe that can happen - not for long, anyway.
I tend to believe what the hospital psychiatrist in Vancouver told me. That guys my son's age (23) who have that lifestyle usually have to hit their heads against a brick wall a few times before they really 'get it' that they can't do drugs. I don't know is he'll ever 'get it'. But I can gently hope.
Today he saw his worker (so did I separately) - I love it that she's there for the whole family - & is interested in a 28 day program that is for people with mental health issues as well as substance abuse. It includes cognitive behaviour therapy. I sorta think 'what can 28 days do?' but I guess it's something. Who knows; maybe something will stick in his mind that he can call upon later.
I suspect that it might turn out to be a revolving-door thing with him into rehab & out of, etc.
I'm feeling pretty relieved that he's agreed to see his worker daily & he seems to feel pretty good about that. She is a mental health worker who specializes in addictions as well.
I appreciate the input of each & every one of you who posted. It means a lot to me & I love the support here!
Thank you all & wouldn't a group hug feel great right about now?
love, kath
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