What to do about a friend who has a serious drug problem...

[RaZoRbLaDe KiSs]

Ive got a friend who's 16 years old. He just turned 16, and already He's a serious drug addict. he wont admit it, but he is. he's admitted to me that he's been addicted to coke, but hasnt done it for the past 2 months or so, he smokes pot a couple times a day, is a bit of an alcohaulic, and takes X a couple times a week.
Im not talking weak shit either... He hasnt slept in 4 days, and Im so worried about him, im shaking. I dont know what to do.
He says he's "cleaning up" But I doubt it. He said he was "cleaning up" 5 months ago, and then he blew over a thousand dollars on coke, and had to be rushed to the hospital because he had a fucking heart attack.

I honestley dont know what to do.
I dont have the money to pay for rehab, his family doesnt care, even if I did have him emitted he'd hate me, and I dont even know where to begin.
I'd like to believe him, but I cant. I had a friend who was addicted to heroin once, he "quit" I cant tell you how many times, and the only way he really got clean was when my friend took him in and let him live with them.

Im so freaking scared for him.. this kid is one of my best friends. help :(

[HEIRESS]

fuck your friend

I have a brother with a semi demi serious drug problem

[zorra_chiflada]

i have a friend who has spent all her money on speed, ecstacy and alcohol. she won't let me even mention to her that she might be using it too much, and she's trying to push it on to me. she's really changed, and is no longer an interesting person to hang out with.

[HEIRESS]

friends come and go

brothers are, for like, life and shit mannn

[monkey]

who cares if the kid hates you, take him to a hospital, if you're that worried. if you take him to a psych ER, they will take him and place him accordingly with his drug problem. if he hasnt slept in several days, it shouldnt be very hard to get him in.

[RaZoRbLaDe KiSs]

he lives like an hour away. Im afraid if they put him into detox his body is going to seriousley like.. destroy itself.

[monkey]

thats why detox is best done under doctor supervision.

[kaiser soze]

Ive got a friend who's 16 years old. He just turned 16, and already He's a serious drug addict. he wont admit it, but he is. he's admitted to me that he's been addicted to coke, but hasnt done it for the past 2 months or so, he smokes pot a couple times a day, is a bit of an alcohaulic, and takes X a couple times a week.
Im not talking weak shit either... He hasnt slept in 4 days, and Im so worried about him, im shaking. I dont know what to do.
He says he's "cleaning up" But I doubt it. He said he was "cleaning up" 5 months ago, and then he blew over a thousand dollars on coke, and had to be rushed to the hospital because he had a fucking heart attack.

I honestley dont know what to do.
I dont have the money to pay for rehab, his family doesnt care, even if I did have him emitted he'd hate me, and I dont even know where to begin.
I'd like to believe him, but I cant. I had a friend who was addicted to heroin once, he "quit" I cant tell you how many times, and the only way he really got clean was when my friend took him in and let him live with them.

Im so freaking scared for him.. this kid is one of my best friends. help :(

Could parental intervention help maybe just a little bit?

[RaZoRbLaDe KiSs]

whos parent? his? they dont care? mine? they dont care..

[SandyLove]

Okay don't concern yourself with him hating you...... you know in your heart what needs to be done because ultimately DRUGS KILL!! so he should be more concerned with u ditching him from your list of friends. Once you do your part and put in your best efforts the rest is out of your hands. You can lead the horse to water but you can't make it drink... But you can shuv the horse into the water head first then dust off your hands!

In other words if admitting him into the hospital seems to be the only resolve, i say DO IT!!
If your worried about him hating you for it later, just assure yourself that he'll still be alive in the end to feel any kind of hate!

[yeahwho]

Your friend needs serious help. If your willing to follow through and actually sacrifice the time and effort to help, try to contact the local Narcotics Anonymous in your area, describe the situation to them and take the advice they give you. I've partaken in a few interventions with drunks and drug addicts and it can get pretty involved and sometimes dangerous (seems especially with people you know it gets crazy).

Anyway, many times the folks at NA are even willing to help beyond just telephone chat, call and find out I'm sure you'll get some good info.

Narcotics Anonymous Regional and Area Website Links (http://www.na.org/links-toc.htm)

[ET]

Yeah follow that advice ^ or he's going to die soon.

[RaZoRbLaDe KiSs]

^ oh thats comforting..

[zorra_chiflada]

well, isn't that the point?

[ET]

It's okay, he'll probably overdose or get in a drug related car accident or sell himself on the street and get aids. You can give it some time til then.

[Helvete]

HEY KRITSTEN! Steal all his drugs and use them yourself!

[befsquire]

i think you meant KRISTEN. but your way is cool too, i guess.

i'm wondering how serious his coke problem is if he hasn't had any in 2 months. he seems to have a problem with destructive behavior. like it's being used as an attention seeking device. maybe he just needs to know someone cares enough to do something. so do it. and if he gets pissed or hates you for a while, at least he's alive and you aren't going through life with regrets.

cha know?

[Dorothy Wood]

guy sounds like half my friends, minus the heart attack and the X...that's gay rave shit.

but yeah, NA or AA seems like the ticket for right now.

[vickista]

he seems to have a problem with destructive behavior.

yeah it sounds like he has phycological issues too not just the addictions, but then again you said his parents don't care so his destructive behaviour may be a cry for help and recognition from them.

but yes get help for him NOW

[kate]

just let him kill himself then you wont have him to worry about anymore EY!

[Otis Driftwood]

Read about what Kevin Smith did against Jay's smack habit.

[DandyFop]

Where the fuck does a 16 year old get a thousand dollars to buy cocaine?

[Otis Driftwood]

It's just Vitamin C powder. But hey, people will finally pay attention to you! :rolleyes:

[venusvenus123]

either he or you should talk to frank (http://www.talktofrank.com/)

[Kid Presentable]

i have a friend who has spent all her money on speed, ecstacy and alcohol. she won't let me even mention to her that she might be using it too much, and she's trying to push it on to me. she's really changed, and is no longer an interesting person to hang out with.
Is that the one I talked to?

[zorra_chiflada]

Is that the one I talked to?

yes

[Kid Presentable]

yes
Shit. Sorry, mon.

I think RbK's friend just has a problem with being a little shit. But it could turn lethal, so I understand the concern. Have him arrested.

[Justin]

It's time to make new friends. If someone doesnt have enough sense to realize they have a problem with drugs, then they deserve to die.

[hpdrifter]

i think you meant KRISTEN. but your way is cool too, i guess.

i'm wondering how serious his coke problem is if he hasn't had any in 2 months. he seems to have a problem with destructive behavior. like it's being used as an attention seeking device. maybe he just needs to know someone cares enough to do something. so do it. and if he gets pissed or hates you for a while, at least he's alive and you aren't going through life with regrets.

cha know?

THat's what I was going to say. If he can leave it behind for two months he isn't addicted. It sounds more like he wants attention and has low self-esteem.