My son is only 22 years old, and has been struggling with drug abuse (opiate addiction) for 6 years now. He has been seeing a psychiatrist for 2 years, and has been on Suboxone. His cravings for opiates seem to be under control, however, he tends to transfer his addiction to other things...food, shopping, other drugs. He attends group therapy every week, but it does not seem to be enough. I have been supportive of him through his relapses, but find myself getting more frustrated each time he relapses. I have attended nar-anon meetings, but still feel angry at him. I could use some advise on how to handle him during a relapse. I have tried the whole spectrum from love and understanding to tough love. I do not now what would be better for his recovery, and I am always afraid to be too harsh with him that I would push him over the edge. Thank you for listening, any advise would be appreciated. Thank you.
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