central illinois

Illinois DCFS Punishing Me and My Children for Drug Charge Husband Has Not Even Been Convicted of Yet?

Question by : Illinois DCFS punishing me and my children for drug charge husband has not even been convicted of yet? My husband recently was put in the hospital with heart attack symptoms, and I thought he would die. Turns out he had gotten ahold of meth and he didn’t realize it until it was too late. Well, 10 minutes after he had checked out of the hospital and we got home, the police banged at my door and made my husband and I step outside. The next thing the officers told us was a DCFS worker was on her way. I immediately got freaked out and almost vomited on the spot. I did not know what to do or think. The police then proceeded to make us sign search warrants to search our small apartment. My husband was asked if there was anything in the house , he said no, and they searched for 2 hours or so, then asked to bring in third officer, and he was here 10 minutes tops and claims to have found residue of meth on a baggie in our small bathroom. Obviously husband goes to jail,and  ...

Please Help! Where Do I Seek a Rehabilitation Center for Drug Abuse That Is Decent?

...  by dbelsila: Please help! Where do I seek a rehabilitation center for drug abuse that is decent? My [foster] son in an abuser of crack cocaine. He has been “clean” for a while, but having trouble and really wants to use. I need to find a facility for him to go to to start rehab. Everything around me is like a 3 month waiting list! Anyone know how I can find help immediately? Some referral or some facility in Central Illinois. I’m willing to travel. I have looked on line and called tons of places. They have a waiting list. He is 19 with no insurance or job. Please please please help. We are desparate. I will even go to Wisconsin, Indiana, or Missouri. Please please please. We tried one facility, but it was awful. They actually were doing drugs right in the facility during the “class time”. Any suggestions for help? We have tried NA, it was a joke .. at least in my area. I ...