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Sorrow, yes; blame, no
Hi
Alanon, for you and your friend's son (or TeenAnon for him).
NarcAnon for your friend.
Overcoming long-term addiction is difficult, really very difficult. You need information, perspective, and boundaries.
Pay attention to what you can control and acknowledge what you cannot, without further recrimination. Sorrow, yes; blame, no. It will help the son if your boundaries are clear, you stay calm, and help him undertand addiction cognitively, since he already too much experience of the emotional side.
Good luck to you, your friend, and her family.
cahcap