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[quote=Anonymous]He needs a psychiatrist, a medical doctor, and I agree that you should see a therapist yourself. I found that invaluable when my DC was dealing with depression.

The status quo is an impossible situation and it can and will get worse. You have no choice but to do something. Start with your own therapist. While he is resisting help, he may secretly feel like he needs it. He may feel both things. Since he's still interested in sports, make trying out for the team contingent on him getting help. But don't approach this in a threatening manner. Have a conversation with him when you aren't angry, when he isn't in trouble. Do not give him a choice. Tell him as a parent you;ve made the call that he has to get help. The situation isn't working for him and it isn't working for you and it can and will get better, with help. He may be relieved to have that decision made for him. Or he may resist but dig in. You can't physically make him go, but you can make the cost of not going too high.

You can also find a psychiatrist for him who has had experience with teens who will be able to give advice on getting him in the door. This is something they deal with all the time.

The fact that he is isolating himself is very concerning. I would worry about self-harm in addition to drugs.
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