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In reply to the discussion: How do we deal with dangerous teens when NOBODY will help? (long rant of a mom over the edge) :( [View all]Ezior
(505 posts)2. I don't know how to help, but I wish you and your family (incl. your son) all the best
I know a family that had similar issues, but now that the son is older (it took a few years), he's a really nice guy. Nice day job, girlfriend, and everything. Drugs can do terrible things to you.
So, best wishes from another son that currently causes a lot of pain to his parents in a different (I hope it's easier for them) way.
Unfortunately I can't help you because I don't know how related US laws work. Here in Germany, you can force people into a facility if they threaten to take their own live, and some of the clinics are pretty good apparently.
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How do we deal with dangerous teens when NOBODY will help? (long rant of a mom over the edge) :( [View all]
FirstLight
Feb 2018
OP
I don't know how to help, but I wish you and your family (incl. your son) all the best
Ezior
Feb 2018
#2
Thank-you for sharing your story - and pointing out a huge problem in our society.
Chemisse
Feb 2018
#8
You say you're waiting on a mental health referral -- who are you waiting on? If you have an EAP
WhiskeyGrinder
Feb 2018
#11
In the situation she described a 72 hour involuntarily commitment is the best path
Lee-Lee
Feb 2018
#13