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I just wanted to respond to this as a mom and to say that although it was a very different circumstance, I completely understand the "grieving for her as if she died." I *lost* my son do drugs and...

Having made it through 7 years of total chaos and constant crisis and having entered a really good time period of my son doing well, I was thinking this morning about how important parental support...

Mrs. P.,

As a parent that's been through a lot, I think it's great that you reached out to the school counselors, but want to caution you that you will need them and a therapist in the community....

Dear Simone,

The following line concerned me in your post: "Twice already, unknown people have created fake FB accounts with postings like "I know I'm a bitch but its because I'm HUNGRY. I have to...

I just read Dr. Bradley's most recent newsletter which is available under e-newsletter on the forum if you don't receive it via email. It is the one entitled "The Patience and Love of a Parent." For...

OMG, Lynette that is unbelievable. What a total nightmare. It just seems like if there is known activities of drug and alcohol use being promoted from adults to minors that the police would be so...

Lynette,

I don't know if I could survive this situation. Sounds like you are doing an amazing job. I'm really worried about her drug involvement and the two severe accidents...totalling a car,...

Dear Parent,

This is very scary information. Some thoughts: personally I woudn't worry whatsoever at this point about whether your husband is on the same page or not. You now have knowledge(which...

My heart went out to you re: his leaving and not coming home. It's terrifying for a mom especially since he is only 16. It is interesting that he went to school though. I think you need to stand...

Dear Entlover,

Your son's behavior is a big concern and the drug issue, plus his going to far away at night with friends and getting stuck places sound like a scary combination. It also sounds...

Just posting a link to Dr. Bradley on The Gayle King radio show this week:

http://www.oprah.com/oprahradio/How-People-React-in-Times-of-Need-Audio

Singlemom,

A lot of what your describing in your post sounds like attention-getting behavior and like maybe he is a young 14. If you have threatened foster care and the police, he may be feeling...

Dear Parent,

I know you want Dr. Bradley's response and I was waiting to reply so that he would first, but I just was really concerned for you having been at that same terrible crossroad myself...

Dear Parent,

Please realize that this is just one opinion, but I just can't for the life of me imagine why the counselor would again advise a month wait for next appt. and would ask "why do you...

Dear Parent,

I totally get what you mean about how when he's acting "normal" it's easier to just sort of go on almost as if things are ok, but then you know they aren't either. It is a very weird...

Dear Andersr4,

What a wonderful post! I am so happy that you have your daughter back whole again! It gives hope to all of us...it really does. And everything you are saying about how it is for her...

Andersr4,

How is Carly doing? I was thinking that she should be just finishing the rehab? Hoping to hear good news. Would really like to know what the experience was like for her and for you. ...

Dear Parent,

I've been really concerned about the 600.00 $ and the safety of your son. How has he been since then? I agree with Dr. Bradley's response. I'd like to add that it's definitely a...

To Parent,

I was wondering how your appt. went on Friday? Thinking of you and your family and sure hope it went well and at the very least helped you to formulate a plan. Post and update when you...

It's understandable being frozen. We're trying to deal with situations that are volatile, scary and ever changing. It really can be paralyzing. I really hope the appt. will help. At least you have...

It just seems like the pattern is so universal with addiction and when someone is actively using. I know how it feels laying awake wondering if your child is alive and waiting to hear those footsteps...

Dear Parent,

That is good news that your husband is on board, but very sorry to hear that your son is using although I got that impression from your last post.

I too was a single mom...

I think it is important to keep the "if not, then....." out of the equation when talking about expectations because the overall goal is for your son to develop his own goals and internal...

Hi Anders4,

Thanks so much for your response. I was actually very concerned about posting on this topic because I was thinking of you and where your daughter is in recovery. Knowing that she is...

After 28 days in in-pt. rehab, jail, 15 months in a court mandated rehab./treatment oriented program which included intensive out-pt, group meetings, individual counseling and NA and on top of all...