I am a single father with 27 month old son who was born addicted to oxycodone. mom had a 300mg a day habit when he was born and started using at about 14 week into her pregnancy. he was 5lbs at birth. he spent 59 days in the nicu and had a horrible detox was the hardest thing to watch. he is still very small and is the size of a 12 month old and still has almost no hair. he has developed fine. walked at 8 months talking came right after and was the sweetest boy you ever seen. now there are some serious behavioral problems coming out. he is being extremely defiant, biting, hitting, and throwing things and hurting other children. he has been kicked out of day care. his mother had neglected him and abused him as well. i have had him since birth but his mom has come in and out of his life over the past 2 years and is no longer allowed any contact. i have a loving family that helps me care for him we all are very patient and he is given alot of attention. i am just looking for some experience strength and hope. there is no book on this. i have done so much to try and protect him and i couldn't. i have sacrificed everything to dedicate myself to raise him properly and give him what he needs. i dont know what to do and i hope someone has some direction for me. raising a child is hard by itself being a single dad.... its a challenge for any man. please give me your input