sister doing cocaine??

Question

I'm not sure if and how to tell if my sister has an addiction to cocaine, and if she does, what do I do to help her?? She did it the first time in July of 06, her and a couple of my friends had been doing it like once on the weekend until recently our friends don't do it, and she wont hang out with us unless there is coke, and now she does it more than once a week. She is 24. and our dad is an alcoholic, and she has always been a drinker , so i know she has addiction problems, do you think she is addicted, what can I do before it gets worse??

Answer 1

I agree with answer #2. There is really nothing you can do, except call the cops if she's, say, driving under the influence, or in possesion of it in your home. Sometimes the only way to help is really tough. If she is in possession of it in your house, or your parents, they could lose the house under search and siezure law. The easiest way to tell is if she is for example, full of nervous energy, speaking really fast, starting but not finishing things, up all night. Just a few red flags to look for. Look for paraphanalia, such as rolled up dollar bills, cut straws, razor blades, or if she is smoking ,(you don't say), glass pipes, spoons, baking soda missing from refrigerator. You seem really concerned, which is admirable. You can also anonymously call the local police, and ask them questions about what to do. Good luck, email me if you have more questions. [e-mail]

Answer 2

im sorry to say but theres nothing you can really do, if yr sister is already addicted which its seems so, ask her if she would not take it for one week if she is against doing so, then her drug problem is a lot worse then what u think. ive worked with drug addicts and the addict themselves often will not admit they have a problem until they hit rock bottom. the worse thing u can do is argue about it with yr sister as this will want her to go out and do more through anger. keep a close eye on yr sister try and judge just how far this has gone, i think its worse then u think. Im sorry for being so honest but yr sister will decide when shes ready to give up, pushing her into doing something that she doesnt what to will make her resent you, and you need to stay close and make sure she stays safe. good luck be carefulxx

Answer 3

She has an addictive personality apparently learned from a parent. She needs professional help. Sit her down and discuss your concerns (without yelling or being accusatory). Ask her where she would LIKE to be in 5 years and does she feel this lifestyle would get her there? Don't feed into her habit or allow behavior that results from using. If she still lives with your parents, THEY have to get tough on her and give her ultimatums. Support her emotionally but let her know that she isn't the same sister you love to hang out with. Ultimately, SHE will have to seek help. We can't force anyone. As long as she understands there are consequences for her actions, including losing family, friends, losing her job and self-esteem and not obtaining her dreams, you can't be responsible. Just don't let her use near you and you could always call the police .

Answer 4

Well, she may or may not be addicted--maybe she's just going through a phase--she is very young and sometimes we all fall in with the wrong crowd every now and then.
But it sure sounds like she's taking the fast train to the land of addiction and abuse.
I really wish there were better role models out there for young women instead of those blathering, egotistical, empty-headed, surgically enhanced idiots like Paris, Britney and Lindsay.
Young girls see them and emulate their actions and end up getting into trouble.
They (the bimboes) can afford to drop everything and run into rehab for a few months. Not all of us are fortunate enough to have that option, you see.
Tell sis you love her and that you are there for her. Also, lock up your jewelry and credit cards. If having to make the choice between being a junkie and a sister the drugs come out on top all the time.
Good luck to you.

Answer 5

Talk to her and tell her that you are worried. If you are sure that there is a problem (it sounds most deffinatly that there is) do an intervention and get her into rehab before it is too late. cocaine addiction is serious and it can kill her.


good luck and god bless!!

Answer 6

might want to be great for a Jerry Springer episode. Cocaine is amazingly addictive and may want to smash your destiny with both the protection stress and your relatives. Your brother is gonna furnish you with a beat down when you get his spouse pregnant and it seems to be a crack toddler.

Answer 7

If she's not addicted, she will be. You must find a way to intervene and the sooner the better. If you don't, she'll fade away to skin and bone from not eating and eventually more than likely sell her soul to get it. Act now!

Answer 8

You can not do any thing, people with addictions first have to admit it then they have to do something about it, you going to her and teller her shes got a problem will NOT help, and if you ask her if shes got a problem she obviously isnt going to say yes, just tell her if she EVER needs to talk about ANYTHING your there for her.

Answer 9

Get her help soon as you can! She needs to get new friends.If she is already addicted, she'll borrow steal and even kill for it.It's on the news every day,Not trying to be so negative,but you would be doing her a favor.And if you are religious asked for the Lord's help.

Answer 10

if you love your sister you need to get through to her cause having such addictions can shatter not just the life that is doing it but all who know and love the person.Sit her down and tell her what you are feeling tell her that you dont want to loose her .Then try and get her to go and see someone to help her if not for her then for you .I know it will be hard.Good luck