I'm concern about a friend of mines, they may be using cocaine. But I'm not to sure, I do have reason to believe though because someone close to them is using it and they both hang around eachother a lot. But how can you tell if the person is using that drug? I've never used any drug in my life, so I don't know much about it. This is really serious and I just want to know if you can help me.
I'm really scared for this person, but I don't want to just come out and say it to them..what should I do??
This is not a teen, someone in their 30's
2007-09-29 03:47:15 · 8 answers · asked by SexyBlackFasho 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Dialated and glassy eyes. Sniffles. Maybe a little wired. Thinking might be a little blunted, and speach might be a little rushed. Logic will be less than stellar if they've taken much. I agree with the first poster, ask. Just don't be judgmental about it. If you are, then you may not get an honest response. In that case, it might be more effective to just explain how you feel without a preachy sermon cuz you probably won't be heard if you give one.
2007-09-29 04:13:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋
Sadly drug users have no age limits, for years my son has been into drugs. He is an adult and lives on his own.
Some things to look for is there eyes, glassy, half shut. There body language, hard to hold a conversation with, talking about things that are a little off the wall. Getting angry over nothing.
You are so right, drug use is a serious problem. My son grew up in a drug free home. There is really not much you can do, your friend is the one that has to maybe bottom out and decide to get clean, they will not listen to others or acknowledge they have a problem. If you suspect drug use, you are probably right.
2007-09-29 04:04:01 · answer #2 · answered by Ricky H 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It really sounds like he has a problem. Whether it's drugs or a mental problem, the LAST thing you need to do is confront him..he will not take this coming from a younger person, and is the last thing you want to do with someone who is being threatening. Call another trusted adult, a help hot-line, or if nothing else, go to Child Protective Services or you local police station. Explain to them what's happening. It sounds like you need to be removed from the situation (the home). Please whatever you do, do NOT confront him..your safety could be a stake..especially with someone who sounds out of control. It's not your fault, and it's NOT up to you to try to fix this. I will be praying for your safety.
2016-05-21 04:24:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just want to add to what has been said already. Your friend will be hyper followed by tiredness. They may talk fast and you could see excessive sweating. The general look of them would be like a person who just ran around the block very fast. I have seen near overdoses where they took ALL of their clothes off and just started running. Their pulse will be fast and maybe irregular. Eventually, they will complain of chest pain or tightening and difficulty breathing. Yes, they could even be having a heart attack! They are quick to anger and even become paranoid!! They might even be dangerous based on the amount they are using. Their nose will run if they are sniffing it. As someone else suggested, you will probably will NOT be able to help them. They MUST be willing to help themselves. They could see you as meddling and might say hurtful things to you.
So, keep all this in mind if you want to intervine.
2007-09-29 04:15:50 · answer #4 · answered by heavymetal302 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, because it is criminal activity, you need to know asap to find out if this is what they are doing. Then,..tell them that you will have to refrain from coming around now...You will see them losing weight often, their nose is red a lot, and they have mood swings. This is not a situation you need to be in. You don't want to go to jail for being at their house say, or in a car with them, unknowingly. Tell them you care, but if this is what they are doing, you don't want any part of it, and you pray that they will stop it also. A good friend will tell you the truth, and then if they don't want to stop, stay away my friend
2007-09-29 04:15:32 · answer #5 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Just ask to borrow a dollar. If they are using coke they arent going to have any money. Cocaine takes it all. Stay away, there is not much you can do for them. They will sooner or later learn. You just keep your life going without drugs. Your future is at stake.
2007-09-29 17:10:51 · answer #6 · answered by kolorz 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
IF THEY ARE REALLY YOUR FRIEND YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO ASK THEM POINT BLANK. TELL THEM YOU ARE WORRIED AND YOU ARE NOT THERE TO STOP THEM-YOU KNOW YOU CANT DO THAT, THEY HAVE TO WANT TO-BUT YOU WANT TO KNOW SO THAT IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN YOU CAN BE THERE FOR THEM. COKE TENDS TO MAKE THEM VERY HYPER AND STAY UP FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. ALSO, JUST KEEP IN MIND THAT IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT THIS, KEEP YOURSELF SAFE. THINGS LIKE, YOU DRIVE WHEN YOU TWO ARE TOGETHER AND SO ON. YOU CAN ALSO LOOK ON THE INTERNET AND RESEARCH THAT DRUG TO SEE ALL THE EFFECTS.
BEST OF LUCK.
2007-09-29 03:54:13 · answer #7 · answered by Amber E. M. T 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
theyre behavior would probably be similar to an ADD person on really high medication. They would have mood swings be over engaged and on edge
2014-12-28 15:02:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋