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Hi CC,
You and your husband have been through quite a bit with your children. My condolences for the loss of your older son. It is apparent that the loss and grief of him has impacted your family on many levels.
It sounds like you and your husband have gone to great lengths to help Aaron. I am unsure from your question if he in fact wants help. It is evident you and your husband have done everything you can to help him, but does he want to help himself? That is a vital question you need answered before you go forward with reaching out and finding other resources to help him. With that said, if you feel he wants help to maintain his sobriety, you can start here: http://www.soberrecovery.com/links/californiatreatmentcenters.html. There are many low cost recovery centers to help him maintain his sobriety. You can also look up local Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings where he can get social support. I would also recommend you look up NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) which is an organization that provides support for people with mental health concerns. Both of these resources are free. You can also look up agencies who offer sliding scale services to get affordable therapy.
I would also strongly recommend you look up free resources for you and your husband to find support. Watching your son go through the stages of addiction is not easy and I am positive you two could use the support of others who have gone through something similar. Good luck.
About the Expert
Dr. Lani Chin
PsyD
Los Angeles, United States of America
Specialties
Anger Management, Gay Lesbian Issues, Sex Therapy, Personality Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Compulsive Disorders, OCD, Addiction or Substance Abuse, Mood Disorders, Spirituality, Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence, Anxiety or Fears, Impulse Control Disorders, Relationship Issues, Loss or Grief, Eating Disorders, Depression, Women
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