Off Topix: Embrace the Unexpected in Every Discussion
Off Topix is a well established general discussion forum that originally opened to the public way back in 2009! We provide a laid back atmosphere and our members are down to earth. We have a ton of content and fresh stuff is constantly being added. We cover all sorts of topics, so there's bound to be something inside to pique your interest. We welcome anyone and everyone to register & become a member of our awesome community.
When dealing with a drug addict?
- Thread starter MrDawn
- Start date
Basically this. You can't force someone to get help unless they break the law and get caught. It has to be up to them to want it, and even then more often than not it's going to be a rough ride trying to convince them they should get help. I wouldn't be completely absent, but I wouldn't offer shelter, food, clothes, or money. All of that can be exchanged for more money to buy more drugs.
I completely agree with you. Sadly we have to let them hit the bottom first
As someone who has had family members go through substance abuse it is hard. I honestly have seen a cousin go through it and relapse. It doesn't help his dad passed away, and honestly I dunno how I'll feel or be when my parents or a parent passes myself.
I feel like I can give them a fair chance and hope they change. I feel like there's only so much you and others can do for them. They got to want the help.
I feel like I can give them a fair chance and hope they change. I feel like there's only so much you and others can do for them. They got to want the help.
No choice but to distance myself. If they don’t want help it’s a lost cause.
Really have not had that issue, thankful for that. But, having watched Intervention and shows like that, you cannot really help them. Mostly, I think I would say, "I love you. You know that you have a problem. And I am not equipped to professionally help you so therefore call me after you have been sober for a year. Until then, I cannot give money or assist your life in anyway".
Now, yes, if someone needed food, I would probably make food to give.
Now, yes, if someone needed food, I would probably make food to give.
I'd try to help them for a short period of time and if they didn't pull through, I'm afraid I'd have to cut them off.
I used to have a friend that smoked weed and when they offered me some, I said I have to go to the nearby restaurant to get a drink and I did. I did whatever I could to stay away from unhealthy, toxic crap.
I used to have a friend that smoked weed and when they offered me some, I said I have to go to the nearby restaurant to get a drink and I did. I did whatever I could to stay away from unhealthy, toxic crap.
Up to a certain point you try to help them but at some point if they refuse the chance to be helped, you gotta' shut the door on them.
On of my best friends growing up turned into a tweaker. I feel bad for him. There is no helping him though, thats up to him. I dont see him anymore since he moved out of the area. I often wonder if he's still alive or how he's doing. He always has a new phone number and isn't on social media so I have to wait for him to contact me.
Can't think of any family members who got hooked any bad drugs. If that happened I suppose I'd just keep my distance and offer my support if/when they decided to seek treatment.
Can't think of any family members who got hooked any bad drugs. If that happened I suppose I'd just keep my distance and offer my support if/when they decided to seek treatment.
