Make it clear to him what the consequences are if he violates the rules and follow through on those consequences.
Living with a drug addict son.
A parent s story of patience and strength.
I cannot change my son s behavior by setting rules.
Set rules of behavior for your addicted child while still living at home.
As a parent knowing how to deal with a drug addict son is essential for a successful recovery and the sanity of your family unit.
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Dealing with a drug addicted or alcoholic son can be devastating for a family but there is hope.
My son is 23 living in encampments i think.
You have the right to demand respect and set a code of conduct.
I choose where i want to go.
The tragedy is that when the drug abuse and manipulation continue for years the family may have no resources left with which to save the addicted person s life.
Ron and his wife darlene live in basehor kansas and have been married for 33 years.
They have two daughters one son and one granddaughter and one grandson.
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Living with other people always calls for balance and understanding to create a safe and harmonious household.
He is shooting heroin probably meth and anything else he can use i would assume.
Whether you ve got a 35 year old daughter who keeps asking for money while falsely claiming she will pay you back or a 25 year old son who just can t keep a job adult children with addiction.
This has probably prolonged his addiction and is a regret i live with every day.
Any success for me in dealing with my son s addiction is a result of setting good boundaries for myself.
Boundaries are healthy for you and those surrounding you.
It s your house not his.
How to deal with a drug addict son.
Addiction is a family disease it not only affects the person misusing drugs and alcohol but also has a devastating impact on the loved ones of the addicted person.
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When it comes to living with someone with an addiction though such goals may be a.
Addicted persons take advantage of this to manipulate family members so they can continue drug use without interference.
