cousin on drugs?

Question

my cousin is on illegal drugs. my friend was friends with my cousin but she is mad at him since he thinks that she is a poser. she's gonna tell MY PARETES that he is on drugs out of anger . (These are teens.) since they will tell him parents. if i want to i can tell them that my friend (the friend person who is angry w my cousin) is doing that for revenge and my cousinis not on drugs they will believe me. (NOTE: ME AND MY FRIEND WHO DOESN'T LIKE HIM KNOW THAT MY COUSIN IS ON ILLEGAL DRUGS) the reason that my friend who doesn't like my cousin woudl tell me parents is because she knows them and she has no idea where my cousin's parents are (they live FAR) or even their phone # so she would tell my parents so they would tell me cousin's parents. i have access to my cousin's parents phone #. i don't know if i should let my friend go messing with my parents, though. if i was her i wouldnt tell his parents that he is on drugs for revenge. but thats her plan. i know its not good for him

m to be on drugs, so maybe do you think i should just give her my cousin's parents phone # or should i try and tell her that I am going to tell his parents that he is on drugs for his sake. that way i can clear my conciense and maybe my friend will have her revenge. also if i end up hanging out with my friend my parents will know and they will wonder why i do it if (well they will think) that she is a liar trying to tell them that myy cousin is on drugs when he isnt. sorry its so long to explain

Answer 1

Telling his parents may seem like revenge to her but it would be helping him in the long run. HE NEEDS REHAB. If you love you cousin his parents need to know.

Answer 2

Well, it sounds like your cousins world is going to spiral out of control if it hasn't already. How bad is your cousins drug problem? Maybe it needs to be dealt with by an adult. Do you take these drugs too? I hope not. Anyway, I'm a little confused on your question, but your cousins drug problem is very likely dangerous and if I was his/her parent, I would want to know. Your parents could also get into a LOT of trouble if these illegal drugs were found by the police in THEIR house. Therefore, they need to be informed and this big mouthed friend of yours may be doing you, your cousin, and your parents a favour.

Answer 3

I realize that you may feel stuck in the middle of this thing between your cousin and your friend. However, I think you should just get rid of the middle man and tell your cousin's parents yourself.

Your cousin has a life threatening addiction and he needs help NOW!! And, no, I'm not making you responsible for your cousin's actions. I'm simply thinking long term. Addicts get progressively worse as time passes. They need more and more chemicals to achieve a high better than the last one, you know? And, eventually, they hit rock bottom and crash...HARD! Imagine how guilty you would feel if he overdosed tonight and you didn't do everything in your power to get him the help that he needs. And believe me, HE is incapable of asking for that help himself. If he is a minor, his parents can have him placed in rehab. If he is an adult, you guys could do an intervention.

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Best of luck to you and your family

Answer 4

Just let her tell your parents if you can not do it yourself. Your cousin needs help and you do not want him to end up brain damaged do you? Do not lie. It is time for him to stop and if I were you I would be the one to tell them what is going on. You might be the only friend your cousin has in this to help him. You can do it and you know you can.

Okay, I came back and saw your added comment so why not do this? You tell your mom and if your friend wants to add her imput then you will have that going for you as well. You be the one to tell your mom though and tell your mom you are very concerned for you cousin and BE concerned. This is serious business and you are doing right by telling her.

Answer 5

if i were you i would stay out of it until someone makes the first move. if your friend tells you cousin's parent that he's on drugs... so be it. there's nothing you can do about that. you really only have 2 options, either stay out of completely or let the parents know that he's doing out of spite but what he's saying is still true. you should not lie for him because he might need help and maybe his parents should know if the drug is getting bad.

let it play out a little more before you make any moves.

Answer 6

I don't think you should give your cousin's parents' number to your friend. I think you should tell his parents yourself. You wouldn't your cousin to die because of an overdose. Then you will feel responsible because you didn't say anything. I would rather a friend or family member be mad at me because I said something then not say anything at all and they end up dead. You are looking out for their safety. One day your cousin will thank you for SAVING HIS LIFE!!

Answer 7

Your friend plan is for the best for your cousin, just let it happen, and change him.

Answer 8

Short answer- stay away from the loser.
He's going down in a tight spiral and that's the end of him

Answer 9

whatever the reason for telling, it could save his life. I think that's a very good reason.

Answer 10

should anyone thats not blood f uck with your family business?? HELL no. tell that ***** to mind her business and its not her concern. tell her you'll tell HER parents if she messes with yours.