Hey i have a friend who is really into heroine and it's only me and a few others from her school that know about it. the others that do know are the ones that do it with her. Its just tearing me up cuz i know that this stuff kills but idk if i should tell anyone about it or not. She has already said that she'd kill herself if word got to her parents and they did something she didnt want.
I just keep asking myself... what would happen if I dont tell? what would happen if I do?
what do you think i should do?
2006-09-24 06:57:15 · 8 answers · asked by TheMadHatter 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yeah i know most of the time the chances are slim but shes tried suicide before... shes still not over that stage yet...
2006-09-24 07:01:25 · update #1
I think that you should talk to an adult you trust about how to help your friend. Somebody needs to know. Your friend could overdose or get herself into some other really bad situation. If you talk to an adult you trust, and who is competent and sensitive to such issues, and mention the fact that your friend is on heroin AND has threatened suicide if her parents ever found out, this person will most probably know how to handle it.
If there aren't any adults you trust, you can call a crisis hotline and ask someone's opinion there. Here are a few:
Covenant House Hotline: 800-999-9999
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline and Treatment: 800-234-0420
National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
2006-09-24 07:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are so many people out there who can help your friend, but they have to know that she's hurting in order to help her. i don't know her parents, but it's probably best to let them know.
like the last person said, the chances are very slim that she will actually kill herself. most of the time when people tell others they're considering suicide, it's a cry for help. they don't want to kill themselves, they want a better alternative. i understand that you don't want to take chances with your friend's life, but letting her continue heroin is more dangerous.
make SURE she knows that you love her and will be there for her no matter what. unconditional love and support (of her, not the habit) are probably the most valuable and helpful things you can give her right now. you're only this concerned because you care about her.
2006-09-24 14:10:30 · answer #2 · answered by deviosity 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many kids claim that they will kill themselves if their parents find something out. The odds that she will actually attempt to do so are probably pretty slim. The odds that she will kill herself from heroin use are prob about the same, so it might be a good idea to tell someone in authority that can help them.
2006-09-24 14:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you could get her to stop without her knowing it was you, then good job. I don't think she will be your friend if you tell on her. So I guess you have to vote for dead friend or live enemy. Tough choice.
Tell her parents or tell your parents and get them to tell her parents. I'd only do it if she was a really really good friend, once people get into those habits its pretty much over. I have a lot of friends who do drugs, and I don't do drugs. I have fun with them while they are still alive. After they die I'll be a little more bored. Sounds harsh but that's the way I deal with it.
2006-09-24 14:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by Someone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, she is already killing herself with her drug use. Heroin kills and you can see it in the flesh leaving her body, and skin and bones remaining.
So, yes, tell her parents or your school guidance person. At least this way you are not contributing to her death, but trying to prevent it.
2006-09-24 14:07:02 · answer #5 · answered by cindy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When feeding hurting people,don't get sidetracked by what others think about what you said to save there life.when they are well and know that you cared en ought to tell the truth about how much you loved them.you will be for filling proverbs 24:25 -don't fail to re cue those who are doomed to die.don't say,"I didn't know it!" God can read your mind.he watches each of us and knows our thoughts.and God will pay us back for what we do.(or don't do!)and also never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing whats right,god has placed this caring potential in you to help your friend and the rest of us who need people like you to help us find our way back home.
2006-09-24 14:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by cosmm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she doesn't get help then she'll kill herself anyway. There are no good outcomes to drug addiction but the sooner someone gets help the more limited the damage will be.
2006-09-24 14:05:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to a trusted adult person who is a drug counselor. please understand they are professionals who are trained in these matters. talk with them and have them help you decide what is the proper course of action. please do something as her life is in danger one way or another.
2006-09-24 14:08:35 · answer #8 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋