deadman420

Okay, here's the deal. My roommate and friend is an alcoholic. It took me a little while to realize this, but I'm quite certain that he is. Also, he has been dabbling in other drugs as well. Last night, he consumed a fair amount of an off topic beverage, one quarter ounce of off topic fungi, a good bit of an off topic ADD medication, and a lot of off topic prescription drugs. This unholy cocktail caused me to be awakened at three in the morning by someone telling me that he was unconscious in front of my building, and the police and ambulance had arrived. I have suggested that he not try these things, but he seems insistent on continuing to to find new and inventive ways of doing himself bodily harm with chemical substances. Now the point of all of this is, what should I do about this if this doesn't end up being the wakeup call to him that he needs to lay off? He's my friend, and I don't want to lose him, either to drugs or to a falling out over drugs, but but I would like it if he stopped this sh*t. Does anyone have any sort of experience with this sort of thing, cuz I certainly could use some help with this.

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Conine

I think THIS is what rehab was designed for.

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Charon

ya MAKE him goto Rehab

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Katfish

If you know any of your friend's relatives, I'd let them in on the situation. It's more their responsibility to take care of him when he's that sick. If you think telling his family would tick him off or make him feel betrayed in any way, just imagine what the consequences of not doing so might be. The most you should do aside from that is let him know you're there for him, and encourage him to seek professional help on his own. And perhaps coldly, but realistically, you should probably start saving up cash to cover his half of rent, should he end up hospitalized.

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GrowFun21

eve ask HIM why he does these things and get an answer. You will never be able to make him stop unless youget to the root of the problem and understand it. Going to his parents will piss him off, and they probably already know now because othe hospial situation. Are you guys in college and have school housing?

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deadman420

Yeah, we're roommates in college. His parents definitly know. I had a conversation with his father today, where he flas out asked me what drugs he did, what experience he had with them, and how often he drank, and I can't exactly lie. They've sort of known for a while, I suspect, but know they know the extent of the problem. I've told him how I've felt about his drinking, just keeping it in him mind(trying to anyway). He just doesn't seem to realize that this is really worrying me, and others. He hasn't really hurt anyone but himself so far, an what I want to do is get him help(and I do suspect that I'm going to have to make him) before he does hurt someone else, or himself again. I know that he will not be happy a all about it, but I think it has to happen. It's very unsettling the damage that addiction can do, even in early stages like this. Thanks for your input.

GrowFun21

Dont lie for him, that just helps him into more trouble......Tell him that if his parents ask you questions you are not going to lie for him because you think he needs help. Be straightforward about it and up front....

Beenimon

HEy if he's really your friend you've got to sit him down and talk to him, but don't get preachy or confrontational. Just ask him to cool out. You may need to get him professional help though. I sometimes went a little too far w/ off topic substances in college, and my friends would talk some sense into me and I'd be all right. Don't worry if he gets pissed at you for trying to intervene, because deep down inside he'll realize that your helping him. Good luck!