Tough love is good. A parent can love an alcoholic/addict to death. Substance abuse/addiction destroys families. I'm watching as it is tearing apart my in-laws as they refuse to kick out their 40 year old addict daughter... Often, what people don't realize is that addiction is a family disease, affecting all familiy members, not just the abuser/addict. Al-Anon has meetings for parents of alcoholics/addicts. I know people who have found them very helpful - if only to find that you're not alone, and you're not crazy. If you can't find a listing for Al-Anon, you can probably find a listing for "intergroup" or "alcoholics anonymous" and ask them about Al-Anon meetings. Your area AA might have a website that has a link to Al-Anon. (Maybe even his school counselors or your clergy can get you in contact with Al-Anon.)

I pray for your son, that he might find Recovery. I pray for your family, that they too might find relief and some joy this Christmas.

I'm so sorry to hear about all you and your family have been through. Hopefully next year is better for all of you.

Pam, I'm glad Jon is doing better. I'm sorry about things with your son :( I'll be praying for your family.

I'm so sorry to hear about everything you and your family have been through this past year. I hope your son is able to get the help he needs. I pray next year is better for you and your family.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully the upcoming year will bring you some peace and happiness.