Hi @Shadow, welcome to the forum. I have read your thread and it seems your son does have an issue with authority. I had a similar issue with one of my sons which started when he was 16 although he didn't bring girls home he was drinking and smoking and experimenting with drugs. However, when he turned 17 my husband and I decided we would allow him to drink and smoke cigarettes at home. This meant that he no longer had to sneak around and be rebellious and it also changed his behaviour towards us, we also gave him more responsibility which included him doing his own washing among other things. Within a short period he stopped smoking and he rarely drinks alcohol. He is now 19 years old. I am wondering whether the psychiatrist has given a label for your sons behaviour or whether your son is benefiting from psychological help. We found the treatment offered by both these professions to worsen symptoms and not really all that helpful. However, I understand that for others, particularly family therapy can be most useful.
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