I just learned my son has Hep C. He is 21 and alcoholic. What will happen to him over time?

Published January 19, 2011

Question by J P: I just learned my son has Hep C. He is 21 and alcoholic. What will happen to him over time?
He has been, and may still be, using methamphetamines intravenously.
I can’t change him, but, I have tried to, and now I just want to know what I can expect to happen to his life in the future.

Best answer:

Answer by bmac
I’m sorry to hear that. If he would quit the drugs and get treatment, he could put the hepatitis into remission.

Go here for the facts on hepatitis c and long-term problems from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/faq.htm

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