I agree with lilboy10 - "they don't know how some people are wired".  What a telling statement.  My brother, who was oddly wired, was an alcoholic - still an addiction, and he died in 1993 at 38 because of it. I miss him so much.  I bet 60 to 70% of addicts, given treatment, spiritual support and a universe of people to draw strength from would probably 'clean up'.  This boy has the weight of the world on his shoulders, and it's not looking promising for him.