how difficult to stop a drug addicted?

Question

my brother took a drug and i m not sure how serios it is if anyone of you have a experience or have a suggestion how can make him quit and how can i make hi stay away from the friends like this

Answer 1

I agree with the above statement. My brother is in prison because of drugs. The only one that can stop him is himself. That's why we have laws. Not only to punish; also to help the ones who need it. I'm sorry for you as I've lived it; but you cannot change him. He has to change himself. Just support him if he decides to go straight.

Answer 2

Tell him what you think...
Better yet, put it in writing and tell him everything that you're worried about.
Tell him where these things lead. Be crystal clear about the dangers of overdose, HIV, and long-term issues like dependency, depression, and worse.
Tell him that it's important to you that he's there.
Tell him that you're worried that he won't be able to stop if he keeps going.
Tell him why you need him to stop.
Tell him that you care.
Tell him what he has to look forward to if he does stop.
Tell him all of these things and see how he responds.

If he doesn't stop then go tell everyone that he looks up to.
Tell people he trusts, who look out for his best interests.
Good friends of his, family members or other authority people that he looks up to. They'll support and help you intervene. Let them know everything and his drug use and the friends he hangs out with.

If you're a religious person, than pray.

If he becomes self-destructive, try to get him to call a crisis hotline.
If he becomes a threat to himself or others, call the police.

Some drugs will require more assistance than others. If it's an opiate such as Heroine, he will likely need medical attention to get through withdraw.
If he's getting very sick, call an ambulence right away.

Any drug addiction issues should be followed up with counseling to address underlying issues that drove him to drugs.

There is no perfect answer to this situation because ultimately, it's up to him. These guidelines are the things you can control but there are no garauntees on how he'll react so in the end. Use your best judgement and make sure he knows where you stand.

Answer 3

Taking a drug once doesn't mean he's addicted. He'll have to do it several times before there is even a chance for an addiction. He's perfectly fine for now. Let him know that you aren't comfortable with what he's doing. You can't make him stop, it has to be his choice. You'll know if he gets addicted- he'll be doing it several times a day. It would help if we knew what kind of drug it was, or what it looked like. Any information would help, really. Every drug is different. Shoot me an e-mail once you find out, or I'll check back here.. I'll give you more information about that drug specifically.

Answer 4

it might be tough for you if he is doing a lot of drugs and running with the wrong people but there isn't much you can say or do to make him stop. i suggest you just wait til time runs its course and be ready to be a brother again when he is done with it -- but anything you say or do will just alienate you from him right now.

there are lots of fairly harmless drugs out there -- so don't consider him a drug addict if he just took a couple pills. life can be tough and sometimes people just want an escape like a few drinks or a couple pills -- nobody is perfect all the time.

Answer 5

Chain him to a radiator . Dont let him go till he withdraws all the drugs from his system.

Only kidding he needs counseling. The main reason people use drugs is because there is something wrong. Getting a good mental health professional will definitely help and getting him on the right medication.the meds doesn't mean that your crazy its a temporary solution to the problem and also helps with withdrawal. When people use drugs it because they have a problem and are self medicatiing , but under a doctors care they can be monitored by the doses and progress from there. I lost two dear family members to drugs and I wish I knew then what I know now. I was too young to try and help them but maybe its not too late for you and your bro. Good luck and God bless.

Answer 6

Well it really depends on what kind of a drug it was. I used to be a heavy weed smoker. Smoked weed a few times a day with friends. It got to a peek of about 6 times a day. Well money wasnt a factor for me so it kept me going. What got me to stop was that i kept getting bloody noses from the coke that was in the weed. Maybe 2 bloody noses a day. My parents new that i was on drugs. My mother even approached me and talked to me. One of my friends who didnt do it as frequently as me suggested me to stop. And he was the one i would usually smoke with. He was my best friend and still is. He helped us both out. It was hard but i slowly stopped. Lowering the number of sessions a day. On the night of the superbowl this year i smoked my last blunt with a few of my friends. I am 4 months and 1 week free of weed. Although on occasion i smoke cigarrettes and drink. It was so hard to quit. Now i just feel like the weed has took a part of my brain and if i smoke weed it will come back. I face depressions when im not with my friends like right now. Btw started in 8th grade and ended it all this year in 10th grade. Summers hitting so im going to have to stay clean. I had to loose 2 very close friends because i quit and they hate my right now and i miss them and feel guilty. Good luck to your brother and i hope i helped you.

PS: DONT TRY CUTTING OFF HIS MONEY SUPPLY BECUASE THAT WILL JUST LEAVE HIM DEALING AND HAVE POSSESION OF MORE DRUGS MEANING HE WILL DO MORE.

Answer 7

Just tell him your not going to watch him get addicted to drugs and if he does it again your going to tell your parents!! He may have been experimenting with them just to see what it's like but you have the power to tell and you could be saving him from a life of drug abuse!! LOL

Answer 8

How old is your brother? Talk to your parents.
You can't get him to stop yourself. You need to be his friend but do not "enable" him or help him get access to the drugs unintentionally.

Some drugs are hard to quit... some are easy.... but only he can leave them.

Answer 9

you didnt mention the drug, but usually they have to hit rock bottom before they will quit, that is with hard drugs. it sounds to me like you know nothing about drugs at all. your going to have to give more info. to receive any help.

Answer 10

Make him watch a show like Intervention on A&E (Friday nights at 9pm CST.
It will give him an idea of what his life will be like if he chooses drugs over life and family.