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my son is a heroin addict in jail threatens suicide if not bailed out

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♫ Shawnn ♪♫♫ - posted on 11/19/2013

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Sounds like you tell the officers that he's threatened suicide, let them put him on a suicide watch, and the only way you bail him out is if he agrees to sign a contract that he'll be in rehab within a certain period of time.

If he won't agree to rehab, he can wait until his attorney pleads him out, and face whatever consequences.

Holly Thayer - posted on 11/19/2013

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Yes Jodi he has used this in the the past. I am also a social worker so I do take suicide threats seriously when there is a plan. I like your comment though! Strong and what I need to hear.

Jodi - posted on 11/18/2013

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Has he always been successful at manipulating you this way? You do realise this is outright emotional blackmail. Does he use it often? I only say this because it sounds like your son needs a stint in jail, and by bailing him out, you wouldn't be doing him any favours either.

Robin - posted on 11/18/2013

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Sorry to hear about that..however just reassure him that ur doing ur best to get him out.just keep encouraging him..

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