Hi there. I want to move my son from a Rehab in CT to a halfway house or Sober living house in CO. I have no idea where in CO. Any one have any ideas?
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Thank you for some ideas. I was thinking I'd call some Rehabs in the area I'm checking out and ask them as well. Just found out tonite that my son (who is on probation) will have to come back to the Chicago area and work with cops or get three felony charges on him. I feel like my head is going to explode. It just keeps coming. So which is the answer - pull him out of rehab and let him get in harms way or let him finish out his 30 days and then he can poss. face prison? I hate Heroin with a passion!!!!
Thanks Paw. I spoke to the cop tonite and I think I am deciding to get a lawyer and let the chips fall where they may. I could never live with myself if I took part in enabling my son to get killed. He's telling me that prison would be alot more dangerous than what they are asking him to do but I don't know that they would throw an addict that relapsed and is in a rehab, into prison. Guess we'll see.
Hello,
From reading your post, I am left thinking about how beneficial it is to show that you realize you have a problem, and that you are getting help for a problem. Just think of all the cops that work with individuals who are in active addiction. I am sure they find it easier to work with those who are actively seeking help, and getting help. Also, if you do hire an attorney, they should be able to help with some sort of plea bargain. I received a misdemeanor charge in 2006 and did three months of intensive rehab. My attorney worked with the prosecutor to split the probation time in half. Cops, in most levels, understand addiction. Hopefully they will be compassionate.
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Your definitely right that this is his problem and not mine. I think in trying to keep my comments brief that I have given the impression that I am in charge or have control. Actually, I am only referring to what I am willing to spend my money on to help my son. I have already done the detaching and tough love of not bailing him out of jail and not helping him with lawyers so he now has 2 felonies and is on probation in 2 counties for 2 years. His girlfriend died of a heroin overdose 11/2 weeks after he got out of jail last summer. They both were set on recovery and I had spent those months pouring into this beautiful 18 yr old girl. We watched as they carried her out in a body bag out of her bedroom. Well, that was a year ago in August and my son relapsed this July. That's why I'm back in the game with him as long as his willing to get recovery. I only talk about what I'm deciding to offer him. He can walk away at any time but I will not be involved in anything but recovery. Actually, I help facilitate a 12- step group for Codependents for the last 5 years. I know I have gotten sucked in and gone for a spin a few times since this has happened so I appreciate you calling me on it. :)
Thanks for your comments. I think it's great that the legal system allowed you to get help as part of your sentence. I pleaded with many a lawyer asking that someone force my son into rehab. My son just kept getting out of trouble. Worst thing we ever did is to get him lawyers with no expectations for his recovery. Learning every day and thank goodness, finally, so is my husband.