I think my dads on heroin. Whenever i go down there he acts strange. Hes in the toilet for ages, when he comes out it smells like somethings burned and hes ALWAYS tired. He lives with my nan so I'm almost certain she knows. My brother loves my dad but I cant tell him hes too young. I don't know what to do, Please can someone help.
2007-09-19 19:30:49 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
So So SO Sorry to hear that honey .. First things first ... you dont want to make a scene about it. Stay calm about the situation. If you think you may have an idea of whats goin on you are old enough to talk to him about it . Let him know that you know he has the problem. Let him know how much you love him as well as your little brother . He can tell him He loves him without knowing why he saying it . Tell im there are options for help. Taking care of the problem before Authority's are involved would be the best thing ... Let him know you are there for him... reasurance is the best .... Hope everything turns out ok sweetie
2007-09-19 19:37:32 · answer #1 · answered by jennifer j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your nan as I suspect that you suspicion is correct.
They have to burn the heroin in a spoon, then use the syringe to suck it up and then inject themselves.
Another clue is their pupils will pin.
This is a very very bad habit to break and your dad will need a lot of support, if and when he decides to kick the habit.
I can give you more suggestions but I need to know how old you are.
Whatever you do, do not tell your brother at this point.
If he notice's something weird with dad, just refer him to Nan, (i am assuming that is grandma)?
Be smart and safe, if you think he is using, do not get in a car with him, go to a responsible adult for help..
2007-09-20 02:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel you can do this, you should try to find a time when your Dad is alert and sit down and tell him what you see going on and how it makes him always tired so that you can't really enjoy his company. Tell him that you would sure love to spend time with him when he is more alert. He won't like to hear this but he needs to know that you notice and care, and what it is that you see. He can stop if he understands what you are seeing and what you want. That may not happen right away. Have you talked to your Mom about it? You two might be able to help him my working on it together. Most of all, you must not let what is going on with your Dad spoil your life. He is responsible for himself and can make his own decisions. You can let him know that you love him and care about him and have faith that he can lick his problems.
2007-09-20 02:39:39 · answer #3 · answered by Bond girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you ever consider he may have like a real health problem? I used to be on the toilet for ages and was always tired-then I found out I had gallbladder disease. And some people do light a match while doing #2, ya know?
2007-09-20 02:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by mybootyisthatbig79 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You definitely want to ruin his life without any fact except he is tired and you smelled something burned? Go ahead and talk to a counselor, that way you can insure he gets the proper treatment like never seeing his kids, losing his job if he has one, being kicked out of his place. My advice would be to talk to him, if you go any farther than that you have a great possibility of ruining his life with no proof at all, and believe me a counselor doesn't need proof to start that ball rolling.
2007-09-20 07:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by dsrtrat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is on heroin and burning it's not as bad as injecting.
Maybe he's just smoking a cigarette or burning cannabis.
If you feel old enough, confront him, maybe he will stop! If you do I'm sure he would. He's your dad you have the right
to challenge his behaviour. Talk to your nan, please! Help your dad! Good luck Fuzz.
2007-09-20 03:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you are right... but how do you know so much about drugs, to be able to identify the exact drug he is on? if it is heroin, intervene no matter what because it is a physical addiction and he can't do it alone.
plus do not try methadone because it just keeps the habit going in a different form
peace love intervention and hope
2007-09-20 03:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're in a very difficult situation.
but it's better to confirm things before you do anything.
best way is to contact the authorities, tell them your story, and ask if they can send someone with a drug sniffing dog to check out your house for any of it. hopefully while your dad is out.
if it's true, trust the authorities decision on whats best for your family.
Wish you safe and security.
(hopefully you're located in america, canada or any 1st world countries were your parents taxes are going where it should be.)
2007-09-20 02:40:56 · answer #8 · answered by jace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello sweetheart, I don't know your dad and all, so I would say if your at school, talk discreetly to the school counselor who will surely listen and find other resources.
There are also help lines in the phone book.
You are Brave, you are thought of, and I know you will make it through this if drugs are involved here.
I pray for you, these are very very difficult issues indeed.
not fair to say the least.
2007-09-20 02:47:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybe u need to talk to someone is close too u a realative or something and tell them that u feel he could be usring drugs I would not tell ur brother yet do to the fact he may be to young but u do need to tell someone cause he does need to seek some rehap help
2007-09-20 02:52:44 · answer #10 · answered by blugeanie923 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋