hopefully it is a phase...been there, done that, but do not want to associate with people who use meth and crack. Should I make an exception because he is my brother?
2006-07-10 18:56:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
he is about to turn 23
2006-07-10 18:57:40 · update #1
Don't avoid your brother while he is going through his drug phase---join him! (or should I say JOINT him?)
2006-07-10 19:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother also had a drug and alcohol problem for quite some time. Do not cut him off from your life and don't alienate him, but DO NOT HANG AROUND WITH HIM OVERMUCH!!! Don't let yourself be dragged down with him. He is your brother, so love him and be there for him. Encourage him to make smarter choices. Meth and crack are not toys to be played with and then left. They lead to serious and life-ruining addictions. Try to impart your own wisdom through experience into conversations with him. Tell him "I was there, I did that, and it ****** me up." He may or may not listen, but in the end he will hate you if you stand by and do nothing.
2006-07-10 19:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not your brothers keeper,stand back and let him get on with his growing pains and when the time comes make sure your there for him,and NEVER help finance his habit's even if he tests you by saying your greedy or don't love him etc.-it's his problem and HIStory-stop letting your family affect you so much,your letting your family's various problems tie you up and bring you down-Your job is to make the most out of your life and it's opportunities- make a habit of it and lead by example,when they fall by the wayside you then will be there for them when they need you most and the rock they can count on-for that you must first begin the habit of counting on yourself first;you can go down with the ship or be the float they all reach for when sinking.Be buoyant- good luck and ktf.x
2006-07-10 19:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by Tommy D. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you love him and I am sure you do ,ya need to get him some help!One hit,the wrong hit could blow his heart up and God only knows what meth will do??I had a friend to die on12-15-05 from drugs sitting at the breakfast table that morning.I wished I had done something about him,I miss him alot!!Get busy!!It's your job if you are truely your brothers keeper.
2006-07-10 19:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
meth and crack will kill you,
not a matter of if but when!
your brother is a very dangerous person for you to be around, when he needs a fix he'll do anything ,anthing to anyone, even you,if you can get him help without being personally involved
good luck
2006-07-10 19:05:21 · answer #5 · answered by charleybgoode 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs you more to help him through a time like this. Drugs in not just a phase. It's life threatening.
2006-07-10 19:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by Clueless 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you have to love someone under those conditions with a " long handled Spoon. " Aren't you glad that Jesus didn't have that attitude....what would happen if God, because of the horrible sins of mankind decided not to associate with us? If your a Bible believing, soul-winning Christian, find a local Independent, Fundamental Baptist Church in your area; go ahead and call it and ask the Pastor for help. I'll find a Church for you if you need help looking for one in you area or community. God Bless.....
2006-07-10 20:50:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try to help him up. So he doesn't ruin his life beyond repair. Because you can never trust a crack head. A crack head will steal the shirt right off your back. You should try to get him some help.
2006-07-10 19:11:28 · answer #8 · answered by The_Answer_Man™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
instead of avoiding him, help him to recover, by taking him to a counsellor, and consulting your parents, get him admitted in a rehab. centre, if you find that there is always a relapse. he may try to influence you also, to try drugs, if he thinks that it will give him your approval for addiction. so act fast, an illness , more so mental, doesn't cure by itself, becomes worse with neglect, so you have to take your parents also in confidence, as they seem to blissfully ignorant of the situation!
2006-07-10 19:12:01 · answer #9 · answered by palador 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when he is not high point out the good things in life encourage him and let him know he is loved.Tell him he does not need the drugs to be happy but don't critisize him for doing it.just support him the best way you can would probally be best.
2006-07-10 19:05:11 · answer #10 · answered by Desperado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋