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Question by Belinda B: Does sending off my kid to a drug rehab make me a bad mom?
I don’t know if this is guilt that’s hovering me, but maybe it really is. I just recently brought my teenage son to a drug rehab and he is to stay there for some long months. Since I dropped him to the drug rehab center, I’ve been thinking if that was the best ever decision. For a moment, I was doubting if drug rehab programs can really do good and bring back the sweet child that my son used to be. You see, he’s an inpatient and I was doubting if the people there would care for him as much as I did for the last fifteen years. Will they feed him well? Will they talk to him? Will he find friends? Will they treat him well? He is a sensitive child and I love and care for him so much. I can’t forgive myself if anything happens. Now, is bringing him there a good decision?
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Answer by gregory-00007
Yours is a plain example of a mom who is overly missing his kid. That’s actually normal since most moms tend to be really loving, caring, and overprotective.
Now, let’s get to the question. Of course, bringing him to a drug rehab is the best thing any mom can do for their addicted children. Don’t feel guilty because without a doubt they’ll bring to you the innocent kid you’ve loved, fully recovered and with a fresh perspective. Drug rehabs program are in fact systematically formulated to meet the teenagers’ need. They have behavioral therapies, medication, counseling, and spiritual awakening that will help your kid bring back his pre-addiction lifestyle. I am sure you all know these things because you wouldn’t have signed up for a treatment if you don’t. Your guilt is simply born out of missing your son.
I only hope the best for your kid!
Sources:
http://www.drugrehabcenter.com
http://www.helpguide.org/mental
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It is the best decision you could have made. You did it coz you love him so much and only want the best for him. You want him to have a bright future and he will thank you for that. It will not change his personality but it will save his life.
It shows you care that much…tho he won’t understand until he’s off for good or until he gets older and has children of his own. Either way, you can only do so much…Your way was painful to the both of you with the only hope for positive results
I think so, because it shows that the person responsible for your child (you) is too busy for a problem in your life. HE/SHE came from your for crying out loud! Have love for your creation. Anyways, have you ever done drugs? Drugs make you feel happy and find meaning in your life. Maybe your kid is resorting to drugs because he lacks that from his mother. Not trying to offend you but maybe you need to just see the truth. BTW drugs give insight the first couple of times, then it becomes fun. Hope this helped you. Sorry if I offended you. Good luck.
GOOD DECISION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shows you care about his well being.DON’T worry they will take good care of him, that’s what they’re there for.
since your sons been away at rehab it sounds like your old memories of what he used to be like are coming into your mind. remember why you put him there in the first place because he was using drugs. you want the best for him and as much as it is painfull at the moment and rehab can be a long and repetative struggle it will be worth it for you and him. you have done a very smart thing putting into rehab, for support and advice on how to cope speak to the nurses at the rehab, speak to other drug users parents you are not alone. he will thank you in years to come.
trust me please….. what you have done is the best thing you could have done for your son and for the rest of your family…stay strong and support him and know that he will be so greatful at the end of it all..if you want to chat more message me ok…. trust me i know.
You did the right thing stop beating yourself up.
It’s normal to feel guilty but you have to stand firm.
He’ll be treated better by the staff and other patients than you treated him because they have a better understanding of his needs and where his head is than you do.