This is a sad situation, because I’m talking about my son. He is an alcoholic by every means of the word. Breakfast, lunch,and dinner is alcohol. He is in and out of jail constantly, but never for the drinking. He has blackouts, and doesn’t remember the things he’s done. He urinates, and drinks in public. He passes out in public. He can’t keep a place to stay, or a job. I have talked to him until I am blue in the face. He won’t stop drinking. Frankly, I don’t think he can. I’m afraid I will be going to his funeral in less than two years. He has been drinking heavily for 5 years. He is 31 years old. His mom and I are divorced. They both live in Charlotte, NC. Is there something we can do to maybe get a judge to order him to get help? Are there any sources in Charlotte that we might look into? I think he is unreachable at this point. He doesn’t care. He is slowing dying, and I tell him this often. I also let him know that I love him. Isn’t there any laws to protect someone from themselves?

I need help for a drug and alcohol problem. I know I’ve made the first step by admitting atleast I have a big problem. I’m very scared of detoxing but I can no longer live this way. I’ve lost interest in everything and my life is consumed by thinking of how I’ll get my next “high”. My drug of choice is opiates and they are awful to get off of. I have quit in the past (which was HELL!) but always returned. My family thinks that I should atleast go 90 days because the standard 28 days is just not long enough as I’ve been a user for around 15 years. I used to be very preety and I look terrible now. I’m constantly depressed. I also have some mental health issues that are worsened by my usage (severe anxiety, manic depression and OCD). Has anyone heard of Summerhouse Detox? I was thinking of detoxing there and maybe going somewhere in Canada for rehab (as it’s much cheaper). I would love to go the Cirque Lodge in Utah where Lindsay Lohan is going but it’s just too expensive!

Case 1 is a man in his late 30s addicted to alcohol. He drinks and drives on the job and is seeking a rehab without detox. He has a pending dui case.
Case 2 is an 18yr old female addicted to percocet and zanax. She has a 2yr old baby and lives with her crack addicted boyfriend who is in and out of jail. She is seeking detox and possible rehab.