Wednesday, March 14, 2012

`Detox' for son is just too costly

Dear Action Time: I hope you will print this, as other parentsprobably are going through similar anguish.

My son, who just turned 18, has a drug and alcohol problem. Hehas reached out to me for help, and wants to enter a substance-abusefacility. But we can't find any help for him that's within mybudget.

We did get in touch with an organization that gave referrals.But I gave up when a few private groups, hospitals included, quotedprices beyond my budget.

One detoxification program was in the $14,000 range - for amonth. I'm a single mother. I can't afford that.

It looks like only the rich have a chance in this …

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