Question by grovessa: my grandson is 21 years old and a meth user, been in 3 treatment centers, 1-3 days, 1-90 days,1 9 months. help
my grandson is 21 years old and a 6 year meth user. We put him in one treatment center for 30 days and he came out great and a different person and stayed clean a week. He went to another treatment center for 3 months and came out great etc. clean 2 weeks. Went to another treatment center for 9 months and came home the sweetest kid you could ever hope for. Clean 3 weeks, It is split his parents home up, he has stolen everything that could be carried out even the family dog ( they did buy it back). He has nearly bankrupt my son and his wife and they are now split up after 23 years of marriage. He has no job as who will hire a druggie? If you can think of anything that we have not done please let us know. We have e mailed Dr. Phil and no response. We have e mailed Oprah, no response. Help

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Answer by jtj
I would try the tough love tactic. Unfortunately, he is in a very bad place right now. I would consult with your local police to see what kind of solutions they may offer.

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