Dear Dennis:

I read about B.I.L.Y. and would like to find a support group close to home. I am in need of help with my son, age 17 1/2, before he ends up dead or in jail. Please contact me if you have any info for me either about B.I.L.Y. or any other local group. Thank you. — Elissa

Hi Elissa:

Have you checked on our website under Find A Meeting to see if we have a location in your community? If B.I.L.Y. is near you, we surely can help. If we do not have a meeting near you and it is a drug related issue, I strongly suggest Al-Anon. They are in most communities and their hot line number is 1-800-344-2666. Your son is almost eighteen and from that point on, you will lose much control. You need to get involved with some immediate support. Also check out our Reference Library on our website for some good reading material that you may find very helpful. Remember: Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional. Good luck. — Dennis