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[Michelle12264]

Please help.  My son is addicted to xanax and is taking suboxone.  He is spiraling and I am going to lose him.  I do not know where to turn for help.  He wants help.  We have no money.  I am begging for help

[Beaver19]

Get in touch with your local crisis center.  Call an addiction hotline and a local rehab to get more information.  Don't give him any money or anything else that will allow him to continue his use.  Call his doctor(s) and tell them he's an addict.  They will then have to look into and rethink what they prescribe him.  He can't truly get help unless he wants it.  The harder it is for him to get what he wants, the more likely he'll realize he needs help.  Be careful about enabling him.  Last resorts:  Tell him that he is no longer allowed to reside in or to visit your home until he gets help.  Tell him you cannot have a relationship with him unless or until he gets help.  Eliminating his resources will lead him to withdrawal and desperation and the despair will force him to deal with the issue.  Be careful about suicidal tendencies and warning signs.  I know this information is scary but I'm just being honest and real.  If absolutely neccessary..., call the police.  Sometimes it takes jail to wake up an addict to the realization that their life has become unmanagable and that their life is also in jeopardy.  He doesn't see life the same way a sober person does.  He's blind to the problem because he's more focused on the drug which in almost all cases is used to numb deeply buried emotional pain.  If/when he's ready to get help get him into a rehab ASAP.  Set strict boundaries and remind him that you love him and that you're 110% Fri. ind him if and when he gets clean and stays clean but you will not be there as long as he continues to choose drugs over a sober life.  Addiction is a family disease that takes it's toll on everyone so if you're a God fearing individual..., PRAY.  Good luck and God bless.
Recovery from addiction doesn't happen over night.  Getting clean is a process so please be patient with him.  Sadly there is no cure so staying clean is a lifelong process.  There is hope.  Educate yourself about the disease as much as possible through research and alynon meetings.  It'll make things easier and show him that you support him.  He will need that.  He can live a healthy life and be happy again.  I am living proof.  He just has to do the work and he'll need tons of support.  If it wasn't for the added component of my family's support, I would not be here today.  Be strong!

[CWKavinRAS]

Do you have insurance? What state are you located?