Someone close to me, related- was medically discharged from the miltary recently got caught up in doing speed. He is violent towards us and doesnt want help. The military hospital says they cant admit him against his will. Im afraid he is going to get violent and hurt someone- goto to jail or OD and kill himself.
Any suggestions of what to do?
2007-02-25 18:20:52 · 6 answers · asked by italianmami7447 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
If you are saved, first fast and pray about protection from this person for your family and guidance on what to do. If you are not saved think about asking Jesus to be your Lord and Saviour. If this person is a boyfriend, spouse or anyone you live with I would say get away from them buy either moving or making him/her leave. One thing I have learned about an addiction is that that person must be willing to take action; because addicts want deliverance but they don't want to go through what it takes to be delivered because it is hard. Always be open to give him food and help but not allow this person to abuse you or anyone else. Most addicts are addicts because they can be (people feel sorry for them and are there to help their habit instead of helping their spirit) so be prepared to say no to giving money. It won't be easy but you have to understand that the Bible says your burden is to help the person not to condone the action. I would also suggest talking with others who are going through the same thing because it will help to share and listen to people who are going through it or have going through it. Be encouraged and don't feel guilty because that person chose to do drugs. Enjoy your life and pray for that person because the Bible says the power of prayer changes things.
2007-02-25 18:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by trilew31 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what you can by calling the police and what-not, but to be very honest (I know this sounds cliche) but you can't make someone want to change and you can't help someone who doesn't want it. Even if he was forced into rehab, he will probably come out and go back to the same people and places and start again. So basically he has to WANT to change and has to be willing to change his environment in order to stay clean. People on drugs don't realize they hurt more than just themselves.
2007-02-25 18:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by second to none 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the cops whenever you can.
Do a family/friend intervention. When a bunch of you confront him and have a rehab plan for him.
Video tape him drugged & show him how he acts.
Check out alanon for yourself to help you with this challenge in a personal way.
2007-02-25 18:31:27 · answer #3 · answered by sugarsweetsweetiepie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been in this situation before. You can't help them unless they want help. I don't want to bring up incidents, it would fill the page. They have to want help. Be there fore them, make sure they know that, pick up the pieces if it's not to dramatic but, don't be intimidated by them and don't allow them to use you. Good luck
2007-02-25 19:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not too sure which state u r in. But in my country, its illegal. U can make a police report n they will sent him to te place to get him to kick his 'habit'.
2007-02-25 18:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by Joy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him forcibly committed to the state rehab.
2007-02-25 18:38:56 · answer #6 · answered by m. b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋