what to tell your 21 yr old addicted to meth daughter?

Question

what can I say or do to make her see that she is slowly killing herself?

Answer 1

She wont listen to whatever you say if she is addicted I am afraid. Intervention or counselling seem her best options, talk to her and let her know it is because you care.

Answer 2

That is a good question but it's going to be hard and there is really nothing you can do. She will have to want to quit and want better for herself. She has to do it kind of on her own time and will. I say this because I know how it is. I have been there where she is. I use to be addicted to meth as well. I was on it for about 2 years and then one day I realized I needed a change and for the good. I knew I could quit if it wasn't around me and if I knew no one who did it or had it. So I decided to move away and go to another state where I had supportive family and knew no one who did it or sold it. I didn't even know where to look for it. I have a son and I knew it was time to move on to bigger and better tihngs and make a better life for him and me. I only wish that she will sooner then later realize the same thing for herself. Once you try it you will be hooked. It makes you feel awake and good at first for a while but then after doing it for so long it starts taking a toll on you and your body. I'm sorry you have to see her like this but just support her and tell her your there for her no matter what. Don't give up on her whatever you do, that will only make it worse. It's her life and she will have to come to the conclusion that it is no way to live your life. I'm so glad I changed for the better and quit. I love having all my normal energy back and my old self back. Again I wish you the best and your daughter.

Answer 3

short answer: Hecks no! Parental answer: the way I see it... Its no longer the age-spacing that will strengthen my forehead. Its that at 21, he's both a school pupil, a school graduate, or ending up his first enlistment in the defense force. some thing else basically ability,to me, that he did no longer have his "poop in a set" at the same time as he graduated severe college. Poop like... sturdy grades, AP training, 3.5gpa, activities, and so on. if so, why may I experience good about my daughter courting some dude who would not even academically or bodily journey as a lot as her, and therefore has no longer some thing to grant her. and there is a few thing to be suggested about a 21yr old who hasn't experienced some thing yet. Like... a real job, real preparation, a real grownup female friend, and oh yea, each of the cool issues ya get to do once ya turn 21. So i assume we are speaking about a 21yr old guy who's wise adequate, athletic adequate, and courageous adequate to be in college or defense force, thereby having real grownup existence memories. And so if so, why may I experience good about my daughter courting some dude who isn't guy adequate up to now someone on a similar aspect as he? All this kind of guy can grant to my youngster is HIS aims, HIS aims, and HIS destiny plans that HE has already were given a jumpstart on. i'd particularly my wise, athletic, drug-loose, and not in any respect to practice, UN-pregnant 17yr old youngster have her own aims and map out her own existence without the impacts of a grown guy in her ear.

Answer 4

try this google (meth) they have time lapsed pictures of meth abuser's and what it has done to them ,rot's there teeth, very bad skin, hair loss, and the age progression is almost unbelievable. the twitching the tremor's and loss of personal hygiene i was addicted for 3 years and finally had to move out of the state to get away from it I'm 43 and it did horrible things to me i almost lost everything i ever worked for and i still am feeling the after effects 2 years sober i shake and sometimes have difficulty communicating if all else fails turn her in to the police it is for her own good i have lost to many friends by accidental overdose and you never know when your next batch might be poison the cook sold anyways ....good luck on this i will be praying for you

Answer 5

This is a hard one...I think if my son was using meth, I'd put him in the hospital to get it all out of his system and then re-hab. As a mother myself, I feel your pain. Also, law enforcement may be able to help. I've seen that Intervention show on TV, maybe you could contact them. I think I remember seeing an 800 number on the show. Whatever you do, please hurry. Meth kills and ruins looks and destroys lives. It's without a doubt, the most horrible illicit drug out there.

Godspeed...I'll be praying for you.

Answer 6

She knows that she's killing herself. Tell her that you love her and that you would like her to seek treatment for her addiction. Do an intervention and get her into a program quickly before she starts stealing from you. She doesn't care that hurting herself hurts you -- or maybe that's why she's doing it. Just love her and know that she's an adult and can decide how she wants to treat her body and that there's nothing more you can do for her.

Answer 7

I was 23 the first time I did meth.It took me for quite a ride over several years. What you need to understand is that 93% of those who recieve professional treatment go back to do it again.It creates a chimical inbalance in the hypothalamus of the brain.Something to do with the dopimene production.This doesn't go away. She will need your love and support above and beoynd what you may think is reasonable... and what she needs to understand is that if she is lucky enough to not go to prision for doing it than she will probably get to watch her friends drop dead around her...that's only if she doesnt kill herself with it first.

Answer 8

I must say that I agree with most of the answers......She will not listen to what anyone has to say

Show her all the answers and tell her someone has to do something, what dose she think. But do not let her deside, let her know what she thinks is important but, might not be the best thing for her.
Be lucky that she dosent have kids that have to see this, see if she is being protected. Usually when your making bad choices it is all around and not just in one area of life.

Most of all let her know that she is loved and wanted.
That help is not help unless the person your helping wants to help themselfs.( i hope that made sence)

Dont let her choices change who you are, she is the one choising this path,dont let her bring it to your home. Dont let her use in your home, and no friends that use in your home that is if she is living with you, time for some tough love.

Best of luck to you during this difficult time in your life....
I will be praying for you and your family...

Answer 9

This is the same question I have been asking myself for the past 3 years about my step brother, it took him losing his house, his wife & all of his friends to realize maybe something is wrong w/ the decisions he is making. His parents are ontinuing to bail him out of every situation he gets himself into & finally now that he realized that he has almost hit rock bottom he is starting to wake up! If she has to pay for her concequences she'll learn but you cant turn your back on her she'll need someone to be there. You can also check her into a treatment center, in my state you need two family members to sign off to check an adult into a clinic.

Answer 10

realistically, parents can't help until the very end because kids always sees the parents as the authority, and not someone who understands, which is usually true, i used to be a big addict myself, most of us already know we're goin downhill, but we don't need anybody telling us to stop, but we wouldn't mind hearing caring but supportive words, such as i know you have to do what you have to do, both you and I know where this leads to, but take of yourself, we'll be here to support you.

OR you can relate with some sort of pain yourself, drug addicts are always ready to talk about pains, and misery needs company