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ASD Teenager and cannabis addiction

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As the above title says really.. 15 year old who was introduced to cannabis by his 'friends' and believes this works better than his prescribed medication for anxiety.  This has caused all sorts of issues with debt etc. All addiction support services seem to be geared to neurotypical people, with counselling and group therapy being the mainstay of support.  Neither of these approaches will work with an ASD child who cannot verbalise his emotions and would never accept talking in a group.  Does anyone know of any addiction support services specific to ASD?  I am at a complete loss.  Many thanks for any advice.

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  • No, there are no specific services that will be suitable to support your son. Cannabis is not great substance used long term as the body becomes resistant and dependant of the substance which makes individuals go seeking for something stronger.

    The best thing you can do is take him down to your local police station and arrange them to scare him straight by keeping him in a cell over night and giving him a caution. The bright lights of the cells should be enough to deter him from using or carrying the substance. you have to be cruel to be kind in this situation.

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  • No, there are no specific services that will be suitable to support your son. Cannabis is not great substance used long term as the body becomes resistant and dependant of the substance which makes individuals go seeking for something stronger.

    The best thing you can do is take him down to your local police station and arrange them to scare him straight by keeping him in a cell over night and giving him a caution. The bright lights of the cells should be enough to deter him from using or carrying the substance. you have to be cruel to be kind in this situation.

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