my aunt is on drugs and I think she buys drugs for her daughter and her daughters friends, I think going to jail might help, am i wrong for thinking this?
2007-01-31 14:50:00 · 29 answers · asked by Castro 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Not if you're not sure. Maybe you could make an anonymous call to children's services.
2007-01-31 14:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by mamabear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one of the problems with the "War on Drugs". That it would turn family members against one another is truly evil. This is a tactic Hitler used to affect his social causes, i.e., get the kids to turn in loved ones.
You didn't mention the drug in question. But another problem with the "War on Drugs" is it paints all illicit drugs as equally bad. Did you know that the drugs which have the most detrimental affect on society are alcohol and tobacco which are not illegal? Marijuana, a plant created by God, on the other hand has a lot less damaging consequences than the ones that are legal.
ALL drugs are dangerous if used unintelligently and irresponsibly. Did you know that more deaths result from aspirin overdoses annually than have been recorded for marijuana in the entire history of its use? This is a fact; unbelievable but true.
It is also a fact that criminalizing drugs and drug users does not and can not solve the problems of drug abuse. All that can and will result from perpetuating this prohibitionist strategy is to further waste valuable tax dollars; further alienate and criminalize primarily poor, young and non white Americans; further erode our civil liberties by the implementation of increasingly draconian and unconstitutional laws; further guarantee that poverty and violent crime will remain the day to day reality of the American inner city; further generate vast and unregulated sums of money which can be and are used to corrupt officials at every level and in ever sector of our society. That is what your "War on Drugs" does. That is what it will always do.
2007-01-31 15:38:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. Its actually a very responsible way of thinking and yea, i think you should intervene. If she is buying drugs for children, she doesnt deserve your respect and its time for her to grow up. Jail just might be the dry out time she needs to get her life straight. Its called Tough Love. Its kinda hard to do because u are torn between right and wrong towards family, but in this case, the kids are more important than your commitment to her.
I would do it right now. No better time than the present.
Good luck in whatever you choose to do.
2007-01-31 15:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by Truth Teller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's a jerk and her daughters aren't being taken care of, turn her in. I don't give a s.hit about her doing drugs herself, but no kids should have to be a part of that. She's going down and dragging her innocent kids with her.
I have a worthless uncle in the exact same situation as your aunt. Thankfully, three of his four kids were put in foster homes and promptly adopted by families who will at least give them some attention, support, and opportunities.
2007-01-31 15:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is a danger to you and your family. No, you are not wrong for thinking this. She is putting her daughter and her friends in serious danger by the environment they live in and by suppling them with drugs. Nothing good can come of this. There is going to be only bad. Stay away from them. Far away. If you do turn her in, you could put yourself in danger with the kind of people she may be hanging out with. Think it through first. Make sure you are safe.
2007-01-31 14:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by Granny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's in jail she won't be giving drugs to her daughters and others. Best place for her. You can always turn her in and still keep your anonymity. Her being in jail has got to be better than what's happening now don't you think.
2007-01-31 14:54:18 · answer #6 · answered by smilingtalker_au 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should turn her in. Try to help her in a more positive way. The law will catch up to her eventually. Some day when she is clean and sober she will thank you for being there for her unconditionally. Right now she is not herself. In regards to her daughter and friends, if they are of age their accountable for their own actions. Good Luck!
2007-01-31 15:11:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough one. Can mom and dad help with her drug problem? If her daughter is taking drugs too, yeah then maybe mom needs to be turned in. Man drugs are a tough problem.
2007-01-31 14:56:01 · answer #8 · answered by JiveSly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think your wrong for feeling the way you do at all.I did notice that you said you think that she buys drugs for her daughters. I would suggest that you make sure, That what youre tyhinking is indeed fact before you make a major move . I would advise you to also think of the consequences after you make such a move. Have you tried talking to her?
2007-01-31 14:58:44 · answer #9 · answered by vanessa h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn her in, then turn her girls in. Drugs are bad for everyone. I know it is a hard thing to do, but in the long run she will get the help she needs to get clean. She maybe able to get the judge to send her to rehab. That depends on what type of warrents.. Please let me know what happens.
2007-01-31 16:32:26 · answer #10 · answered by Raquel C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not. Sometimes jail can be a wake up call for those who have real bad problems. She could also end up dead on the streets or one of them could be hurt by something she gave them. I really don't want to tell you to turn her in, but she does need help.
2007-01-31 14:54:20 · answer #11 · answered by ♦ Phoenix Rising♦ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋