Do you think someone needs help if they were doing drugs for 4 years, and they've been mostly sober for the past year. And if they started when they were nine? Especially if its inhalents and GHB?
2007-03-21 10:34:59 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
by Mostly sober, i mean occasional drug use... like twice a month
2007-03-21 11:46:33 · update #1
Yes, that person still needs help. There is no such thing as "mostly sober" - that is like being "a little pregnant" - you are or you aren't. If this person is 13, then he or she really needs help and an adult needs to take charge here. Try to think of an adult you can talk to, that you can share your concerns about this person with. If this person is you, then you need to find someone you can talk to. And it doesn't matter what kind of drugs are being used - even if they were prescriptions, abuse is abuse and with druges use is abuse.
2007-03-29 10:35:33 · answer #1 · answered by c_n_s130 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any kind of drug use, no matter for how long, needs treatment AND friendship. If they have been more sober than not as compared to the past then they are on a good track to taking back their life. I am related to someone who was addicted to prescription pain medications, going to 3 doctors (without their knowledge) to get the pills until the pharmacies started joining databases. Recovery started when we all made a point of how important that person was to us but also made a point of not including that person when he was obviously under the influence. But, caution, everyone is diffferent and only you and the family will really know how to approach this person for any kind of treatment. Don't let doctors and so called experts tell you how to heal your friend from the addiction. Only your friend can truly come to terms, the friend just needs to know there is someone there during the bad times as well as the good, although you don't tolerate it. First step is finding the triggers and try to fix those, and a hug won't hurt.
2007-03-28 17:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by dittersdoodles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If anyone, at the age of nine especially, starts using substances, there is an underlying cause: self-esteem issues. Have you ever heard of a happy person resorting to intoxicants to better his or her life? No. There is no reason unless someone feels that his or her life is missing something that the drugs and/or alcohol is replacing.
Saying someone is "mostly" sober is similar to saying someone is "kind of" pregnant; you can't be a little of either. If this person has led themselves to believe that it's under control, he or she is only fooling him or herself. Remember, the only people who do well with treatment are those that seek it out for themselves. You cannot force someone to, not only admit they have a problem, but pursue a course of action to rectify the problem. These people usually need to hit rock bottom before they even come to terms with their addiction.
My advice to you is to be a friend, but at an arm's length. Don't let this person's addiction consume your life as well. A lot of times, those trying to help end up being hurt more than the actual abuser. Good luck to you and your friend. :)
2007-03-21 10:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by VHagerty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even if someone who has been sober for about a year, they should still seek help. I can say from experience with a family member, you can't go at it alone. Even if this person doesn't think they need it, they should see a drug counselor or psychologist/psychiatrist or something. because even though they may seem ok, that tendency to do drugs is still going to be there. it will be there this person's whole life, but with help from professionals and love and support from family and friends, they will be ok. I wish anyone who is going through that the best of luck, and if anyone ever wants someone to talk to just email me.
2007-03-21 10:43:05 · answer #4 · answered by Green-eyed Nikki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well starting drugs when you're nine is DEFINITELY bad though (scarily) i've heard worse. Starting as young as nine could cause some side affects but seeing as they've been off drugs for about a year it looks like they realize that drugs aren't a good idea and are backing off. Seeing someone couldn't hurt if you could get them to go.
2007-03-21 10:40:02 · answer #5 · answered by Cherry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
damn straight they need to get help if they started so young most likely it was at a age that they didnt really no ane betta but now they have 2 continue coz its an addiction even if they have been sober for the past year its always gud to have support or help behind you
2007-03-28 19:52:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of drugs . But since you said since they were nine yeah... they need a little counseling. Get them help now. They may not live too many times after the next drug.
2007-03-28 04:34:43 · answer #7 · answered by Aila126 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely. They've been "mostly sober", I don't think extra help would hurt them.
2007-03-21 10:42:01 · answer #8 · answered by interpreters_are_hot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course have u ever heard the old saying 'drugs r bad for u' well they r and if that person on drugs and been on drugs ever since they were 9 then thats bad
2007-03-21 10:46:03 · answer #9 · answered by shine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are not using any drugs now and are healthy then they need support to stay off them. It will always be a temptation and they should avoid people and situations that may put temptation in their way. They are very strong to have stopped using, I hope they stay clean and wish him/her happiness.
2007-03-21 10:40:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋