Son won't go to intensive addiction treatment?

by Teresa

My son is an opiate addict. I had an inpatient program lined up but he balked at it (work, school, son responsibilities). The director talked with him and then recommended we let him try outpatient.

He has had two intake sessions and met with the doctor today, who apparently told him he needs to go to intensive outpatient, 4 hours per day, 4 days per week, for 4 weeks. He is throwing a fit. I told him he has to make it a priority. He should try talking w/his employer, work 1-5 for 4 weeks. He insists they will never allow that.

I'm getting ready to go home and expect a long night ahead. keep repeating the same thing again and again? treatment has to be your priority. any other advice about what to say.