HOW DO I GET THEM TO STOP DOING DRUGs?
452838
Sorry hon, but this is a case that you can't do much with. THey are messing with stuff that will get them in trouble and messup their entire lives. You may just have to decide that you need new friends, before they bring you down too.\n\nI had a friend in hs like that, SHe was always messing with older guys and trying to get me too. I finally had to tell her that I couldn't hang out with her if she wsa doing those things. It really hurt, because she choose the drugs and the boys over our friendship, but I am glad I did it. \n\nShe has like four kids with four guys and is always high on meth. I am glad that my life isn't like that. But I am really sad when I see her like that.\n\nBottom line, you have to do what is best for you, your pot-head friends will drag you down.
559597
Tell them to shut up.
163235
well they have remove themselves from their situation entirely. it's really the only way. they can make new friends in new towns in a new state even. but they have to stay away from possible areas like bars, etc.\n\ni also quit cocaine cold turkey with relatively no problems. i feel lucky though that i could. and i'll tell you the same thing i would tell anyone else. Cocaine is the best stuff in the world and i will never touch it again.
465252
You have to make sure that they know you are there for them and you need to let them know that it's not an ok thing to do. Convince them that they need to stop and get help. You have to be there for them and support them in everything. Anything else? e-mail me at mowel3point@yahoo.com!
659777
In this situation, you need to be cruel to be kind.\n\nYou tell this person how much you care and that you are worried about them, and will help them to get off drugs if they truly want to.\n\nIf they tell you that they dont - you have to walk away. Tell them when and if they are ready to give up you will be there to help them, but otherwise cut contact. They need to see what they are losing in their lives by taking drugs.\n\nIt sounds harsh I know, but this is the only way to help someone in the grip of drug addiction.
201092
Give her your stash and parapheallia.  Then ask her for whatever you need for a smoke.  She will see that you have cut down, and maybe you can arrange with her to help you quit.\n\nReal people don't need drugs.  Just losers!
479703
Talk to him like an adult, much like you'd talk to one of your dear friends that you suspect has a substance abuse problem. Acknowledge his adulthood and show him you're concerned for his well being without judging. Show him that you trust his judgment.\n\nCall a professional counselor and ask their opinion. If nothing else, at least you can learn some coping skills.\n\nI was late the day they handed out the parent's manual, too.
1174186
Go to the police and tell them everything. That's the only way it will stop. Good-Luck
439840
i use to be a meth addict. it is hard to quit but it can be done if the person wants it bad enough.  i am very thankful i had a loving husband to help me through it and not just leave me. any way the way i come to stop is because my husband and some of my other family got me into  church, and I'm not the type of person to be able to go to church if i know I'm sinning. now i have recently quit meth and crack cocaine, and Ive given my life to the Lord. but the devil is at me every day to go use but the Lord is stronger. it was only a month and a half ago i was using every day. try to get them to see what life they are throwing away, i know it will be hard and meth addicts are very temper mental. whatever  you do don't ever do the stuff yourself, and if you live with the person you may have to try living in a different place, but still let them know you love them, and want to help them.  don't let kids be around this person cause kids are smarter than we give them credit for, and they know whats going on. you don't want them growing up thinking it is ok.  pray for this person, and if you truly believe God will answer your prayers, but remember He doesn't always answer them right when we want He answers them when feels its the right time.  i will pray for you right now, and God Bless You!!!!!!
670588
We don't gain control. We as non-addicts just have to say NO and to teach our kids to say No and hope for the best. As a nurse it has helped me more teaching my kids that drugs are bad. Take your kids to work one program....I did and they got to see full hand what a drug addict looks like, and some of the outcome of drinking and driving. Talk to your kids nieces nephews. Find websites with pictures and such things like that scare the NO out of them.
638160
WHY NOT STOP USING DRUGS AND BECOME A PRODUCTIVE MEMBER OF SOCIETY.\n\nDEADBEAT\n\nGREAT, NOW MY TAX DOLLARS ARE GOING TO SUPPORT YOUR DRUGGIE A$$ IN JAIL AND FEED YOUR ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN AND PAY FOR YOUR MEDS TO TREAT YOUR STD'S YOU GOT FROM SCREWING THE HOE'S YOU TRADE DRUGS WITH.\n\nWAY TO GO YOU LOOSER!!!
47308
maybe the question should be why dont they know you anymore? I watched my oldest brother steal cars, rob my mother, my aunt, uncle, steal his newborns diaper money and more for drugs. My other brother was clinicaly labeled a genius, and then he used drugs and got the bright idea to make his own acid. Now he lives on a "crazy check" and doesn't even have a GED. My father was an alcoholic, beat the wife, etc.\n\nin the end its truly up to you. I'm not going to tell you you're evil, but i will tell you this:\n\nThis Sh**  can F*** you up. Do you want to be that girl who offers to suck we eny for drugs? You might not think it can happen to you, but better than safe than sorry. Stop before you have to deal with withdrawals. before you hurt someone that you dont want to
448585
I am sorry to say you can't. The only one that can make them stop is the person who is addicted. I know this from personal experience, I am addicted to cocaine--I haven't used in over a year, but even though I am clean I am not foolish enough to think that I can ever use again. Once an addict always an addict. I don't know who the person that you are referring too is, whether it be you or someone you love, I just wish you all the best because addiction in any form is very hard to overcome--but remember it CAN be done--I am proof of this. Good luck to you and God bless.
225481
First of all, don't tell him right off the bat to quit. Usually people on drugs feel threatened by others if they know their intentions are to get them off their "habits". \n\nJust show him little by little the other stuff he could be doing, or try to talk to him about your concerns. Usually people use drugs to hide their emotions, or simply try to get the thrill of taking a risk and feeling a great high. \n\nHonestly, running brings out the same high that most drugs bring out. It's just when you use drugs your wasting money because you're paying someone to release a stimulant in your brain that you could do on your own. \n\nIt's like paying for a free car, and you have had the keys in your hands the whole time.\n\nDon't take full responsibility to try to make him quit. In most cases, people who try to help a person free themselves from an addiction usually become enablers. It has to be his choice, not yours. It's his life, and he can do whatever he wants, but if you care enough to ask this question on line, try guiding him in the right direction. Good Luck!
654908
I'm sorry to say it, but, you can't. Only Haley can stop doing drugs.  You can be supportive of her and try to lead her in the right direction, by leading her with your example.  But try not to get caught up being an enabler, or letting her manipulate you into doing something that you do not want to do.  People doing drugs like to drag others down with them, and later place blame others for their own short comings.  If you are a youngster, the best thing that you could do for yourself is to notify someone in authority or her parents, and then limit your time around Haley.  It is hard to do this, because you do not want to rat out a friend.. but, it's the best thing that you can do for Haley. But be prepared that if you do this, you will probably end your friendship, she won't appreicate it for  a while, if ever.
913526
yes they should of been told to shut up. the point is drugs are illegal anyway and they shouldnt of been using. they home office actually did them a bloody favour by making em go cold turkey! they should be paying the home office rehab fees!
591395
I guess just go to the police station and ask them who you should tell or basically that you know someone who is using drugs and you would like to help them.