ok im 14 and my friend is 15 and a freshman. his dad was depresed and suicidal. i think my friend suffers from depresion and he drinks. he told me before that his mom is crazy, but not really. his sister stole booze from there grandma, got drunk and proceeded to break into ppls houses. she went to court. im afraid that hes going to hurt himself or someone else. im not sure if i should tell someone, like a parent or teacher. plz help.
2006-08-22 16:07:56 · 11 answers · asked by rawrXninjaXdino 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Speak to a trusted adult and tell them your concerns. Your friend needs help and at 14 you are too young to carry this burden by yourself.
2006-08-22 16:10:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definatley tell someone. Depression is serious, expessically when mixed with drinking. Even if you risk a friendship....do something now before you regret it later. My best friend was a serious alcoholic...all through high school and into our early 20's. 8 car accidents, many blackouts, and several episodes in jail later....she is finally on the road to recovery. I wish I had said something a long time ago. Sometimes...you don't take the right step because you're unsure of where you will land. If you care about him...you'll help
2006-08-22 16:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your too young to this on your own. If you are a true friend you will ask for your Parent's help and then approach the school counselor together. Good luck and I hope your friend gets better.
2006-08-22 16:14:53 · answer #3 · answered by Lily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell a guidance counselor at school at least. Social services would really be the best bet. Don't sit by and do nothing, he sounds like he could really hurt himself
2006-08-22 16:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a good friend to have. If you have a school counselor talk with them. Your parents may know hot to help also but here is a web site: http://www.alanon.org.za/
Al Anon helps you to know how to deal with the person. Unfortunately, an alcoholic must help themself and no one can do it for them.
2006-08-22 16:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well 1st he has 2 admit he is a drunk. but u can talk 2 him bout it b4 and try 2 make him c that he is hurtin himself and every1 around him. Most of all b there for him dont bail out. if u do he want every get better
2006-08-22 16:13:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many youth or teen organisations that able to help your friend. You are right to tell the Teacher or police,they will be able to get help.
2006-08-22 16:13:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be there for him when he neeeds you take him to a aa meeeting to show him what he will grow up to be or give him the aa number to call or call them yourself to find out what to do 15 16 is awful young to be wrappped up in alcohol
2006-08-22 16:11:33 · answer #8 · answered by zxcv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your school's counselor. I'd say to tell teh parents, but obvioulsy, that's not going to help here.
2006-08-22 16:13:56 · answer #9 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call social services on his parents.
2006-08-22 16:09:43 · answer #10 · answered by Myzz Undastood 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋