My son finally realized that he needed the help that was being offered
When my son first mentioned that he was having a difficult time controlling himself, I was concerned. I wasn’t sure if he meant he was controlling his temper, or if he had a problem with alcohol. I knew he was having a difficult time when he returned from overseas, but I didn’t realize how bad it was until I spoke to his wife. She said at first it was pain pills that he had legally procured because of his injuries. He quickly moved to pain pills and alcohol. She was afraid that the next step was going to be hard-core drugs. When I found out he was using pain pills and alcohol to get through a day, I knew I had to have someone intervene. A friend of mine ran a wellness and recovery program right outside of our city. She had my daughter-in-law give her a call and set up an appointment for her and my son to show up. Within half an hour, my son was crying and pleading with them not to put him away. My friend tried to explain to him that the wellness and recovery program did not put anyone away. They were located in a beautiful secluded area, and it was serene, calm, And a very relaxing atmosphere. My son finally realized that he needed the help that was being offered. Two weeks later, he checked himself into the wellness and recovery program. My daughter-in-law recently brought him home to stay. We both noticed that he is more like the person he was when they first married, and we had seen them in a couple years.