did her mothers drug abuse cause this?
535494
more and likely yes...when you are pregnant and continue to use heavy drugs can cause alot of those symptoms..And if you use heavy drugs around a young infant who's insides haven't developed it's in the air...That alone causes alot of problems...Sounds like her mother was a heavy user and she received no attention at home which can cause A.D.D and A.D.H.D..She probably would benefit most if you can find her a good councilor..good luck
902119
Careful !!  Ana Nicole's son mixed Methadone with Anti-Depressants.  My husband's Cousin's Son mixed Cocaine with Anti-Depressants and was pronounced Brain Dead !!!   Maybe you should ask a Pharmacist, call the pharmacy, they'll let you talk to him/her.  You may be putting yourself in harms way !!
104005
Unfortunately a family member of mine was an opiate addict, here is what I saw in her:\nPin pupils\nBlackish purplish looking bags under the eyes\nWan\nSallow\nTalked like they had a mouth full of cotton
101049
What kinds of drugs bud? If shes just smoking pot, I wouldnt worry about it at all. Its harmless. If shes on crack or meth, yeah tell someone. It depends also, why is she doing drugs? Also, does she know what shes doing? Also, how old is she? These are all important questions, even if you think they sound irrelevant, they arent. Contact me if you need me to tell you about the effects of drugs and what to do about it. Without bragging, I'm a walking drug encyclopedia, and I will tell you the truth about whatever you ask.\n\nPeace
309285
You can go to someone professional and ask him how to approach her. It is very dangerous that he drags her into doing drugs...someone who has influence over her has to be told.
749961
your her friend and this is going to be tough but don't try to help her pass her drug tests by giving your sample of pee  Drug addicts are very manipulative people.Set some guide lines sit her down and tell her you will not lie for her and tell her not to treat you like a idiot by lying to you. Tell her you are only too happy to support her to help kick the habit. As for the baby i really feel sorry for the child especially when there are so many people who are childless out there and would love a child. Maybe it would be better to have the child placed in care until she gets her act together and cleans up. I know this sounds like tough love but you have to be for her sake
533526
Honest advice, run away.  You might be able to help her, but it's going to be a long and very tuff road, that most families surive, much less friendships.  If you try it, you may get burned yourself, bad.  Do you have kids?  Want them to get exposed even maybe to any of this?  They need a fix, they will kill their mother for one, a old friend from 12 years ago isn't anything.  The drug is their only friend.
20905
Let me echo the previous answerer.  If what you describe is true, you have an addict and an emotionally unbalanced woman responsible for a child.  You should intervene any way you can.  Whatever agency where you live handles the welfare of children should be notified and an investigation begun.  If you have the resources, you may want to consult an attorney to see what action you may be able to take.
619245
I agree with Isle, she would have to want to stop using drugs.  Sometimes people don't realize they are acting the way they do when they are an addict.  My mother used to take vicodin like candy for her back and was the meanest person in the world when taking them.  She didn't realize, so we tape recorded her and played it back for her to listen to, it was a wake up call for her.  If she's not vocally abusive to you, there's not much you can do because if you cut and pasted what she said, she would say you could alter it to make her look bad.  I was on narcotics but I wasn't mean, it just made me sleepy.
901861
I was in your position a while back. I was afraid of admitting I had a problem,knew that I was addicted, felt like a million bucks after taking a few Vicodin. Your body becomes physically dependent on the drugs. Not to mention the psychological effects of the drug. I eventually went to Narcotics \nAnonymous. I was astounded at the amount of people who were in the same boat as I was. I am also a single mom and was afraid of the repurcussions of my secret getting out. Don't feel guilty! It sounds as if you are on the right track by just asking questions. Do not stop taking them all of a sudden. Try to ease yourself off slowly. Go to some meetings. Talk to others. This is the first step towards recovery. You will realize your'e a good mom without them eventually. Good Luck! Hang in there. You can do it.
318070
It sounds like there is a lot of sibling rivalry going on.  Your mom may have too much for her to handle- not your fault, and probably not completely hers. The drug addict alcoholic brother NEEDS more attention, so she gives it to him- that dont measn she loves you less (although it has happened before like that- I cant say from your question alone) SHE probably looks at you like the responsible one, and that you need less attention.\n\nIf you talk to her and express your concerns, maybe you will realize that she loves you very much and is very proud of you.  Maybe she feels like you were the one who grew up right out of them all. Maybe she dont knopw that you feel the way you do- and if she did, maybe she would change.  It sounds like you are hurt by all this, and you have a right to be- but do your best to reach your mom by communicating. Try your best to develop the relationship you want with your mom, eventually she will come around- and if she dont- no one can say you didnt try.
164831
not sure if it had any effect on his daughters, but what about his ability to carry out the duties of his office?  I think his drug use may have impaired that
1139236
If that is true then I have to blame myself for my daughter dying of a cocaine overdose and I do look back and see how I could have been a better parent.I think it is some genetics and some environmental.We do feel quilt when our children have problems but I guess none of us are perfect.
1106866
Wow ~ you have a lot going on.  First, why do you think that the court would drug test you?  If it is a hearing on about your dad failing to pay, isn't your mother trying to help find support for you? Second, if your mom hasn't been receiving money from your dad~where are you getting money to use drugs?  Shouldn't you be more considerate of your mother who is trying to provide for you?  Third, aren't you being quite selfish~doing drugs and worrying about yourself?  How old are you?   Why can't you see what your mother is trying to do to help you and your doing drugs?  That is so outrageous and selfish that I cannot even being to tell you how disappointing that whole situation is due to your lack of respect for your own mother.  You should definitely worry about someone other than yourself.\n\nOh, they can drug test you if they have cause such as you using the child support money to use drugs.  Not to mention, you could be placed in a juvenile faculty if they think that your mother is not taking care of ~ since you are selfishly ruining your own life by using drugs ~\n\nI am sorry I am so harsh with you~I am sure that you love your parents very much.  It makes me very upset to see a child throwing away so much to use something that can destroy their entire life and the lives of the people who love them back~hugs and kisses.
886040
mmm What kind? If it was Weed mail it to me if it was Tabs mail it to me if it was Ecstasy pill mail them( just kidding) but if it was crack or meth you need to tell your parents especially if he used to be on them bad he may need some help. Seriously though if it was any kind of dirty drugs get him some help. Both my parents, my husband, the father of 2 of my children,and 3 of my sisters are on drugs and it is a very sad feeling. I did not know my husband was on them until we had gotten married and money was missing. I mean I still love him but I pray for him every night. I never did drugs but as you see my life is surrounded by it and I thought when I got married I was through being around it. So please get him some help and pray for him.
991736
Is alchol or drugs involved?  sounds like their might be.  If not she may have a medical problem that needs to be addressed.
891000
i have never done it myself but i know that people can be more likely to use it if their parents or relatives did. also, people who have had a lot of trauma in their lives usually turn to drugs as well.