My prayers are with all of you. I really second the Alanon meetings. You will not feel so alone and hearing how others have coped is a great comfort. I hope your son has hit bottom and only goes up from here. One very good thing about treatment is all the "seeds" that have been set for him to think about. Even if he should "slip" he will always remember what he has heard. The longer he is in treatment the better. Does he like to exercise? Exercise is very helpful in clearing the body of impurities and the mind from 'stinkin thinkin". Even outdoor yard work and activites will help. Writing ones feelings down everyday also helps. It is nice to go back and read about good days. Does he have a sponsor? The right one is indeed a blessing. It may take a while til he feels physically better, being patient is important. Good luck to all of you, restarting ones ways is both challenging and exciting. God Bless You All! Peggy