How Many Trips To Treatment Will It Take For My Son To “Get It”

“My son has been in and out of treatment for years. He has tried Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Marijuana Anonymous – you name it. I don’t know if he is addicted to something or doesn’t want to stop getting high.” This is every addict’s parent’s dilemma. This article will help look at addiction stages and the timelines.

Addiction is a disease: Addiction can happen to anyone, even the most intelligent and talented people in society. It’s prevalent all around us, so we must stay aware of warning signs.”

Stages of addiction and the time taken;
-Withdrawal symptoms: can last anywhere from a few hours to several days and sometimes even months; the most important thing is that you get through this stage.

-Momentary sobriety after detoxing but then eventually caving back into using drugs again: This stage could take weeks or years depending on how strong your child’s addiction is. Be patient with this process because it takes time for them to accept their “new normal.” Do not push them beyond what they are comfortable doing; let them come at their own pace without judging others. Try encouraging new hobbies like painting, writing poetry, etc., instead of pressuring them into getting sober immediately.”

-when you’re not able to see the signs: This stage can take months for your child before they finally realize that something is wrong with their usage habits. They might convince themselves that it’s “not a problem” because they will still work every day, but this could be just denial talking.

-wanting them committed against their will: After reaching these stages, parents need to have patience when trying to get someone sober, so if all fails, the final option would be sending them away against their will. Be prepared for consequences, though, if they do anything illegal once being released.

What is the “new normal”? It means that they are struggling to cope with life without drugs or alcohol. The simplest tasks can be a struggle, so you need to encourage them as much as possible, especially when trying to do something new like painting, etc., instead of pressuring them into getting sober immediately.”

What does momentary sobriety mean? It means that patients will go back and forth between using drugs and alcohol, so if all fails, the final option would be sending them away against their will. Be prepared though for consequences if they do anything illegal once being released.” It could take weeks or years, depending on how strong their addiction is. Be patient with this process because it takes time for your child to accept their “new normal.” Do not push them beyond what they are comfortable doing; let them come at their own pace without judging others. Try encouraging new hobbies like painting, writing poetry, etc., instead of pressuring them into getting sober immediately.”

How long should you wait before trying psychiatric medication after detoxing from cocaine? If your child has been going back and forth between using drugs and alcohol, they need help from a professional. It’s prevalent for addicts to go back and forth between using drugs and alcohol, especially if they are not getting the proper treatment that they need.”

How long will it take my child to realize that something is wrong? This stage can take months for your child before finally realizing there might be a problem with their usage habits. They might convince themselves it’s “not a problem” because they are still going to work every day, but this could be denial talking.”

Caving in is when addicts cannot see the signs that their usage habits have gotten out of hand. They might convince themselves it’s “not a problem” because they are still going to work every day, but this could be denial talking.”

When is someone ready for rehab? This stage can take months before your child finally realizes something isn’t right with their usage habits; they might even convince themselves it’s “not a problem” because they’re still going to work every day, which is likely just them in denial.”

In conclusion, It takes multiple trips to treatment before someone finally accepts their “new normal.” Do not push them beyond what they are comfortable doing; let them come at their own pace without judging others. Try encouraging new hobbies like painting, writing poetry, etc., instead of pressuring them into getting sober immediately. Call us on 844-639-8371.

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