Yes Orchid, he is now in Calgary.

Dancer, thanks for thinking of me too.

I know about the stats and AA does not have very good ones. Only 11% or so stick with the program. The stats are higher for people who quit on their own. And of course some never do.

My son and I have been doing research on alternative methods but the reality is, you just have to want to quit.

He is with a friend that he feels comfortable with. This friend is not one that I would choose as he likes to party too much, but in his own way I think he is trying to help my son. Figures if he keeps busy working he won't have time to do too many drugs.

My son knows the 12 step program inside and out. He has had so much counselling and treatment he could teach a class on it.

It's up to him now and maybe, just maybe he will quit on his own as many do. They just get sick and tired of losing all of their stuff and their families being upset with them all the time.

I pray he gets it but will be protecting myself by leaving this all up to him. He knows what to do, just has to put it into practice. He says he needs a change, a new start so time will tell if this change will work for him. I sure hope so.
Kate