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Weed is ruining my family

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Whoknew76 · 03/03/2024 17:09

Ds is 17 years old and the last year has become more and more addicted to weed. He smokes daily but never in the house.He is at college doing A levels but is not doing any work and bunks off a lot. He has a part time job and we give him no money. I suspect that he is depressed but he refuses to talk to me or anyone else about how he is feeling. He started to engage with a drugs counsellor but after a few weeks refused to see her again. My husband has recently been diagnosed with cancer and I hoped he might try and stop as it upsets us both so much. Most meal times he comes to the dinner table stoned and our house is beginning to smell of weed as it’s on all his clothes and remains even after I wash them and dry them outside. I hate the smell and would hate to think people smell when they come to our house. I have a younger child so I hate the effect it is having on her too. I’ve tried to promise him driving lessons if he stops and all sorts of other incentives but nothing makes a difference. Is there any suggestions on help we can get please. I’m desperate. My husband starts chemo next week for 6 weeks and I’m not sure how we can cope with our son right now too.

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hooplahoop · 03/03/2024 17:29

Hi, sorry to hear about this tough situation . Not sure if I have many solutions but wanted to suggest you don’t have to fix it all alone - are there any family members your son might listed to - cousins or uncles? Sometimes us mums are seen as nags / opinions don’t count . Would the drugs counsellor be more assertive in trying to get him to sessions ? Perhaps the drugs team have a carers group that you could get some support - ideas from ? Best of luck to you all .

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