An old friend has started smoking crack and I'm finding he lies about things that he doesn't have to lie about. He is also acting like a weirdo more and more. I am trying to be a good friend to him and not get on his case, but I think it may not matter any more if he doesnt care about himself.
What should I do?
2007-02-14 05:58:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yep, crack will make people crazy.
If you aren't that close to him, then just don't associate with him anymore
If he's very close to you, and he means alot to you....intervention
2007-02-14 06:02:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The burning question is why do you imagine that a good friend should not get on his case? Your old friend (assuming he survives) will never be the same again. Crack profoundly changes people -- they lose their old identities and become something new (barely human). If you're absolutely certain he can't tempt you to try crack, you might try to reason with him. This will surely fail but you'll feel less guilty when you finally accept the truth and abandon your old friend. Your friend is in the process of dying a slow and painful death and you're in danger of being dragged down with him. Get out now, while you still can!
Been there -- done that.....
2007-02-14 06:30:43 · answer #2 · answered by Diogenes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to disconnect from people sometimes because they will only try to drag you down with them because they are depressed from being an addict. Also he might steal from you because he needs to get high all the time. Just try to talk to him and get him some help if he doesn't tell him you can't be friends because you don't want to be associated with drugs.
2007-02-14 06:09:14 · answer #3 · answered by junecleaver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay away from him. because he will drag you down with him.
Ever heard of guilty by association. If he gets busted and you are any where nearby you are busted to.
My cousin was arrested for drugs. she was being a mule running them back and forth. after that i was hassled, harrased and and even assaulted by drug dealers and cops until I moved out of the state.
don't ruin your life. drop the crackhead.
2007-02-14 06:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by The Enlightened One 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him know that you are there for him when he wants help, but that for now you are going to associate with non-crack smokers.
2007-02-14 06:08:57 · answer #5 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "good" friend would get him the help he needs. If you cannot help him fight his addiction, don't associate with him. Addicts can be very persuasive. He may try to talk you into trying it too.
2007-02-14 06:05:12 · answer #6 · answered by Small Town Gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u know him since alot of time ago and he has being ur friend since idk when right but tell him how u feel and tell him to get help and if he doesnt want to ...just get away from him because you dont need a friend like him but look whenever he is acting like a weirdo....ignore him.
2007-02-14 07:35:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from him. He is in a downward spiral. Your friendship could enable him to continue.
You could briefly tell him that you are disapponted in his actions and tell him that he can call you if he decides to stop.
2007-02-14 06:11:19 · answer #8 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is still using and you should stop talking to her or she will draw you back in
2016-03-29 06:26:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! tell him that crack can kill him
2007-02-14 06:01:32 · answer #10 · answered by miasibert 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋