So i have a personal dilemma. My brother is a junior in college and just came home this weekend for christmas break. My parents were also out of town... So anyway, I discovered that he smokes pot... all the time. He bought a new bowl bubbler thing and excitedly showed it to me. I didn't know what to say... I just kind of laughed it off.. but it has been REALLY bothering me lately. Don't get me wrong. I'm no angel... but the fact that he doesn't see any problem with smoking makes me question his judgement. Yesterday I also saw him popping adderall...
My parents aren't strict at all. They let us drink alcohol (and we're not 21) but I think they would have a problem with my brother spending their money on drugs...Should I tell my parents? Where do I draw the line of being a good sister or a good daughter?
2007-12-09 03:01:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Your brother is hurting himself using drugs: that's not cool now, or in the long run. If you choose to brush it off, you'll have sided implicitly with his drug problem. Don't cry the day you see your brother in deeper trouble due to drugs.
I think that you should inform your parents about what your brother is doing, and give them the opportunity to step in and help him with rehabilitation.
Marijuana is a harmful narcotic, eats out the brain little by little although it's a herb, a weed. Many marijuana users think that because it is a weed, it's Ok to use it, it does not cause any harm to the brain: it does, there is science research to prove it.
Your brother maybe will resent you for telling your parents, but you have the moral obligation to do this. By hiding it from your parents, you'd only accomplish that your brother continues smoking that crap, and his use of drugs escalates. Don't keep your mouth shut for him, what he's doing is wrong. Maybe someday he'll thank you for being such a caring sister.
You're a good sister.
Good luck!
2007-12-09 03:25:09 · answer #1 · answered by Idon'tlivehere 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the police come knocking at your parents door and they lose their home because they are allowing drug use in it, you are going to realize just too late exactly where that line is. While I have nothing against grown ups who choose to break the law and take the risks of pot smoking, your brother is being supported by your folks. Tell him he's got until they get home to get rid of it, then tell them. You aren't doing him any favors by keeping his secret.
2007-12-09 11:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pot is not usually a big problem, but the rest can be major. Have you tried talking to him and letting him know you are afraid for his life? If you feel it is a big problem, and you try talking to him and it doesn't work, is there anyone else you think can gt through to him? I definately would not ignore it, especially if there are pills involved. If all else fails, you may have to talk to your parents. I wish you all the luck in the world, drugs are hard to kick...
2007-12-09 11:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should tell him that drugs are for losers and telling your parents won't do any good. He won't listen to them at this point in his life. Just talk to him like your his friend, because you're family and you can. Tell him he's being stupid if he thinks he can just do that all the time and still make something of himself. Don't worry about his feelings, he'll get over it.
2007-12-09 11:18:36 · answer #4 · answered by Billy Bob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suggest that he keep it up, so that when he kills himself, you will inherit all that your parents have when they die. That sounds tough, but it might make him think. He already knows all the stuff that you can tell him about the evils of drugs.
2007-12-09 11:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋