The internet revealed no help what-so-ever. A person that I care very deeply about has started hanging out with a known drug user. I dont want to seem demanding or controlling, but she has been going through some hardships in her life right now, shes on anti-depressents and shes been dealing with alot of crap at home right now. Shes done drugs before when she lived in the UK and I fear that she might try it again here in canada. How can I tell so I can get her help, or stop her?
2007-02-20 10:46:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I think that if you truly care for her then you will go up to her and ask her if she has been using drugs. If you two are close then she'll understand that your asking out of kindness and not smartness. Trust me, it's not going to be easy. She's going to deny it if she is and she might even be offended. Another idea is to spend more time with her that way if she's with you, then you know that she'll be safe. Not only that you'll know that she's not using drugs. Either way you go about doing it, never turn your back to your friend. Now might be a time when she needs you the most. Good luck and God Bless.
2007-02-28 06:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by hardcore_carebear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is hanging out with a known drug user now?? Then what don't you understand. Birds of a feather flock together. She is on anti-depressants and having a hard time at home, so the chances are very high. Look at her eyes, and watch her actions. You will be able to tell, and anyways, what can you do. A person has to want help, before you can give it to them.
2007-02-28 04:56:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Sudden changes in sleep patterns (sleeping too much or not enough)
2. Change in eating habits
3. Mood swings
4. Depression
5. Increased hostility
6. Spaced out, slurred speech, dilated eyes
7. Increased alienation from friends and/or family
These are but a few of the symptoms. I don't know what kind of drug agencies there are in the UK or in Canada, but here in the United States, one can contact a rehab clinic or a drug abuse hotline and get the signs and symptoms. I just "Googled" the words "drug abuse hotline" and this website popped up:
www.addictioncareoptions.com. I clicked on that website and discovered answers to your question. Good luck with your friend.
2007-02-20 10:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drug users are people who have a depedancy on money quick and fast so they can stick it all up thier noses, so what ever you do dont leave $50 bills lying around, another thing alot of them either hang out with other smack heads or if they are alone stick in a room all day long doing stuff all,
my first impression as to knowing if someone is on drugs is by thier reaction to conversation, alot of them think they are these confident people ( big ego's) who babber about B.S
what ever you do dont listen to her when she is off her head because no crap it will do your head in.
if she has domestic problems or any problem for that matter she needs to go see a shrink because they will really help her that is if she wants to help herself, and i know its hard when you see someone close to you not bieng the person youv'e always known to be but you have to have faith in god that he will help this person see what they are doing to themselves along with those who are there for them.
you can try to stop her by distracting her away from that area of life style but its comes down to her , its hard enough trying to get a smack head to face up themselves and others that they even do drugs
but yer truly get some mates together and just go out and have fun
maybe she needs a breather from all the crap she's going through,
why dont you go for a weekend away or something of that sort,
cheers
2007-02-28 05:30:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Someways to tell. keeping distance from you, not eating properly, making up excuses all the time, never having money or borrowing money all the time, facial features start to change, losing weight, irritable, not sleeping. Those are just a few things that could be signs.
You are a very caring friend, good luck.
2007-02-20 10:59:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They change. Everything about them changes, attitude, behavior and demeanor. They start lying and maybe even stealing. They might sleep more or stop doing the regular things they loved to do. Watch them....study them...see how they are with others. Are they more defensive? There body changes too..skin gets ruddy and the hair loses the shine. They seem unhealthy..
Good luck with this,,just remember it may become hard and you have to tread lightly or you could lose them.
2007-02-28 09:36:08 · answer #6 · answered by Pepper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would first find someone like her parents or someone who you know would help you to talk to her and tell her to stop hanging out with that drug user because that is just going to make her do them....maybe if you took her to the doctor and the doctor could tell you more about exactly what is going on.
2007-02-28 06:23:29 · answer #7 · answered by *sexycheerleader64* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a person is out there and using, you can't make them do anything. The reality is if they are grown, they have to get tired of living the way they have been living and they have to want to change. You can't change them. But if they are underage, an authoritative adult has to get involved.
2007-02-28 02:17:55 · answer #8 · answered by Shawnese D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋