I don't know what to do. he just argues if I bring the subject up and now says that if I'm a friend I'll just let him do what he wants.
Please help. He's 23 years old
2006-11-04 03:55:25 · 11 answers · asked by pulldeplug 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Unfortunately... I don't think there is much you can do... if he doesn't see a problem... he's not going to accept help for one...
I would be EXTREMELY cautious in trying to actively seek him help... a commonly occuring thing with Meth/Ice is that the addicts have a heightened sense of paranoia... meaning... he may mis-construe your concern for his health as you "ratting" him out... remember... while people are on Meth... they are not thinking rationally... they are often up for several days at a time...
I have a good friend who was on Meth who is just been sentenced to 15 yrs. without parole... He had no idea what he was doing... even said he'd been up for as much as 20 days at a time... so...
Best thing to do would be talk to somone who deals with this (Drug psychologists).. in confidence... see if there is something they can do... or help you to do... however... even they'll tell you... it's very hard to help someone with a problem that they don't think IS a problem...
I would suggest that you keep your distance from him on the other hand... ESPECIALLY if he's under the influence of Meth/Ice... His behavior will be often times irrational while under the influence...
Best of Luck -Jason
2006-11-04 04:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by grimmy19812000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, my mother is addicted to meth,and pretty much has been my whole life... sometimes the best thing you can do is what i call "tough love" and give that person an ultimatum, me or meth, but meth is a powerful addiction, and what i would do, is try to talk him into go to an NA meeting with you, or you can talk to anybody that has anything to do with it, i do know this, if he doesn't stop, he will either OD, or end up a very lonely person, its not easy, believe me, i speak to my mother when i can find her clean, just be glad he is still talking to you, and tell him what it does, it destroys anything good, and he doesn't see that, but you really have to try and open his eyes, the best advice i can give you is this: when he says "if your my friend you will LET me do it" tell him because you are his friend that you want him to stop, i can tell you care, otherwise you wouldn't try, if you have a rehab close by, go talk to a counselor there, you don't have to mention names, just tell him you have a friend and you want to help him, but are not sure how to do it.. and he can give you some great tips, and i am available, if you just want to talk about it some more...
2006-11-04 04:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by babyatgradys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a hard place to be . You can not make anyone stop using drugs or alcohol. No matter what you do or say it wont make him stop, he will only stop when he is ready. Go to NA .com (Narcotics anonymous) there you will find answers and help for yourself in coping with your friends addiction. The ones who love the addict are also affected and feel helpless. Give it a try it may be the best thing you could do for yourself and your friend.
2006-11-04 22:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by dettie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meth is extremely addictive, smelling it can make you an addict. The only way I've seen reasults is after a six month prison sentence.
Show him pictures of wht Meth does to people.
Google Meth Effects, print some pictures and show him what it does.
Tell him its also eating away it the part of the brain that gives us "pleasure." The part of the brain that has to do with Sex is melting into glop.
2006-11-04 04:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
thinking she became in basic terms on the scientific institution approximately 2 weeks in the past and there became no point out of her being on meth after the 1st bypass to i discover this complicated to have self belief. i think of her themes are psychological wellness themes and that i do no longer think of ANY of the folk round her are any stable for her and at cases even help to make a contribution to the insanity. at cases i've got self belief sorry for her, is there the different celeb with that many cameras of their face? sure her modern-day habit calls their interest to her yet at what value? The papperazzi are as in her face as they have been with Princess Di (i understand she is not any Princess Di) is she doomed to go through the comparable destiny. dying via papperazzi?
2016-10-03 06:43:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invent "Diet Meth" Meth without all the bad side effects.
2006-11-04 03:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by Ronijn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU can't. He has to help himself. The drugs are stronger that anything you can do. It's not a true friendship if he fights you when you try to help. Don't let him affect your life. Put some distance and check in with him once in a while.
2006-11-04 03:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
as much as you want to get your friend to listen....unfortunately, he is the only one that can make that decision for himself..............only he can do it. Just continue to be a friend and if u cant, then its time to break ties.....its your call x
2006-11-04 03:59:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well he isnt going to get help untill his ready it sad to hear that but its true i have a brother who is on crack and acahole and he doesnt want to quite he thinks its a joke
2006-11-04 03:59:38 · answer #9 · answered by mz.thang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most addicts need to reach their own bottom. if you know someone who has had this same problem they might be able to reach him. good luck. addiction sucks.
2006-11-04 03:59:26 · answer #10 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋