My friend is doing drugs.what do i do?
Question by sexilizzie2012: My friend is doing drugs.what do i do?
so were both 15 and we used to date and i really care about him.i broke up with him because he always got grounded.he always said because of his grades but i doubt it.anywayy so he told me he’s been thinking he’s been having cancer for a long time now.he says the symptoms are there but he wont go to a doctor cause he dosent want to find out.and it really hurts me that he’s doing this.cause what if he dosent have cancer?the drugs could kill him faster than any other cancer out there!so i was gonna tell him i like him and i never stopped liking him but then i found outt all this stuff from him.so what can i do to help him and how do i tell him i’m still in love with him?
Best answer:
Answer by Jessica
JOIN HER!
Answer by Jeanie
You should tell someone you trust. Your mom, his parents, teacher, guidance councelor etc. This is a serious issue and if you feel he is hurting himself you should tell someone if you want it to stop. In the long run, thats what a good friend would do.
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addiction, depression with out it, i need help guys?
Question by jib: addiction, depression with out it, i need help guys?
basicly i have a drug problem and my friends know i need help. Basicly i’m addicted to anything that will get me high like pills, cocaine. I have been to drug meetings and talked with friends and doctors but it doesn’t help it’s like i need that high or i’ll start freaking out. I’ve tried stopping but when i do i get so depressed i get suicide and come many times to the point where i’m goin to kill my self but then i’ll high and feel great and normal. i don’t know what to do cuz i’ve tried going to meeting and that didn’t help. It’s at the point where either i’m gonna kill myself if i don’t get high or i’ll get high and be happy. what do i do?? i kno i need help at this point
i don’t think an anti-depressant would help, cuz i get depressed when i try to stop taking shit but i can’t even stop thou. And yes i’ve seen a doctor before and was no help and i’ve gone to narcotics meetings. should i end my life because i’m miserable and there is no help. wtf guys
i live in Detroit, yes my main drugs of choice are oxycontin, percocets, vicodins are weak but i like the high, and cocaine. It comes to the point where if i don’t have pill’s or coke to go out with to add to liquor i have stolen my moms pills which she is very ill and needs them and she will wake up with none and get horribly sick, but it won’t bother me as sad as it sounds. i’m a complete low life. And i’ve been to drug meetings and they havn’t helped.
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Answer by autumlovr
I don’t think you should take anything recommended to you here on this board. I strongly suggest, however that you see a Doctor. There are all kinds of medications available that are genuinely designed to help you with this problem. Believe me it’ll be worth it if you can work your way through this need your body has for the drugs that will one day kill you.
Answer by Abby M
Hi! I work at a drug rehabilation program for teenagers, and I have worked at a drug detox for teens as well. You are an addict, and you have the DISEASE of addiction, and depression is part of your addiction. I am glad you are trying to go to meetings. Are you teenager? If you live in Massachusetts, I know a drug stabilization program you can go for a few days where they will help you, it’s also free of charge. Perhaps some treatment would help you? They have lots of experts there who will help you with your disease, who really understand addiction. Lots of times doctors don’t understand it. Part of addiction is not being able to stop. I assume you might be using perks or oxys, if so your body becomes PHYSICALLY addicted to them, (same with klonopin, xanax, ativan, and valium, etc.) and without it you get WITHDRAWL symptoms, one of which is an extreme onset of depression. They have meds like suboxone that will help you detox from the perks and another kind of med if you are using xanax, etc.. If you tell me what state you live in, I can give you some resources.
Call this number 888-736-0253. And ask them if they have an state funded drug detoxs for Teenagers. They can give you the suboxone which will help you detox from them. You can also ask if they have out patient programs for teens where you can get an RX for suboxone, so you can stop. It’s acutally dangerous to stop using opoids (which perks are) cold turkey. How many Mgs are you using. Perocets and Oxys are basically synthetic heroin.
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Teen Prescription Drugs!!! opinions?
Question by ggfhg: Teen Prescription Drugs!!! opinions?
Please leave opinions and thoughts of prescription drugs. Is it really helping or hurting teens with ADHD,ADD,Anxiety ,depression, bi-polar, manic depression…ect.
Abuse of prescription drugs (addiction)
Responsibility(DR. vs. PARENT)
Advertisement of teen prescription drugs
Business…pharmaceutical company influence
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Answer by With her head in the clouds
In some situations certain drugs are needed to alleviate symptoms but I think with psychiatric disorders it is best to try to help them handle it as well as possible using other interventions. Teaching them coping strategies and psychological therapies like counselling. That way the dose is less and therefore the sufferers rely on it less.
Abuse of prescription pills: I think this is definitely a real problem. However, if other interventions are used as treatment and less pills are prescribed then the rate of addictions and crime caused by addicts (to get their fix) should decrease as ideally less sufferers of these disorders will be medicated. If you’re not on the medication in the first place you can’t get addicted to it. Ie: Depressed person gets put on Prozac – develops reliance on Prozac – becomes addicted – begins stealing etc to get next fix now if you take out the first element of the equation which is the initial prescribing of Prozac then the other elements of the equation cannot exist.
Responsibility (Dr vs parent): I’m not entirely sure what you mean by this do you mean is the doctor or parent more responsible for the teen’s drugs? I’m going to interpret it as that so hopefully I’m reading right. I think both have an equal bearing of responsibility in regards to the teenager’s medications. The only variable is that they are responsible in different ways. The doctor who has done years in university and has anatomical knowledge of the medicine involved in the prescribing of the medications is responsible for dosing correctly. However, the doctor isn’t always there to ensure that the teen is using their meds properly so especially if it is a younger teen it’s the responsibility of the parent (at least until the teenager can do it themselves) to ensure they are using the medication properly and to educate themselves on signs that something more is amiss so they can get additional help or a change in medications or doses if it appears that the current method is not having the positive affect desired. Additionally though much of the responsibility goes to the teen. They are not children anymore and if this is a condition that will likely affect them for life (ie Bipolar) they need to learn how to effectively handle it. A parent can help and ensure everything runs smoothly and doctors can help adjust meds but at the end of the day the teen needs to learn and understand how they need to treat this condition and often why this needs to be done (as some teens may be reluctant as having this condition may make them “different”).
Advertisements ofr teen prescription drugs: I’m not sure where you’re from (my guesses are the US as the majority of people on here are) but I’m from Australia and here we don’t randomly advertise prescription drugs (with the exception of oral contraceptives of course but even that’s not everywhere). I think it’s important to advertise contraceptives so teens are aware of them (and to visit your doctor to have them prescribed but others I don’t think are necessary. The disorders you have listed are prevalent in societies:
10% of people in the US are medicated for depression
2.6% of American have Bipolar (can’t find stats for how many take medications but I’d say quite a lot presumably).
I’m not sure about the stats for others but with that being said it seems that although the stats don’t seem huge we should put it into perspective. If America has a population of roughly 300 million people. 10% of that is 30 million and 2.6 is about 7.8 million altogether that’s 37.8 million people being medicated and often with massive doses and may, if they used other interventions properly would not need it at all. Those numbers are only for 2 of the disorders. Imagine what it would be altogether! With all this being said it’s clear that there is no shortage of knowledge about these medications and therefore extra advertisements are not needed not warranted.
Business Pharmaceutical Companies: All I can say about this is that a pharmaceutical company is a company like any other and are designed to make money. It’s just that their profit comes from the manufacturing and selling of medications. The company (unless it has a horrible reputation) should have no bearing on how, why or when a person takes a medication for a health condition. And if a person chooses whether to take their medication and listen to their health advisor based on the name of the company that makes the pills then I’m sorry but they are a vain and weak-minded individual.
Oh and by the way manic depression is just another name for Bipolar so in essence the two are the one and same disorder.
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I have been hooked on narcotic meds for 4 years and I’m trying to kick the habit. how do I it without a DR?
Question by daniel: I have been hooked on narcotic meds for 4 years and I’m trying to kick the habit. how do I it without a DR?
I get them off the streets and I’m scared for my life. Please help
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Answer by nursienurse
I don’t think it would be safe to go through withdrawal without some medical assistance. Here is some information I hope helps you.
How do I find a program?
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers an extensive listing of licensed, certified drug treatment facilities by location through its Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator. SAMHSA also operates a helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357) with help in English and Spanish, or TDD at (800) 487-4889.
Another place to look is your local state substance abuse agency. States often have their own listings, toll-free hotlines, and information about accreditation.
If you are working with a doctor or therapist, you can also ask them about programs in your area; they might be a good starting resource.
What should I look for in a drug treatment program?
When you start looking for drug treatment, you may see advertisements for programs in tranquil settings with gorgeous views. While amenities like that are nice to have, they also will probably come with a big price tag. Focus on what is truly important; appropriate licensing, quality of care during the program and follow up, and staff credentials. Things to check include:
Program accreditation and licensing. Several national accreditation agencies evaluate detox and aftercare facilities, checking whether they offer effective elements of treatment and a well-documented patient complaint process.
Studies measuring the effectiveness of the program’s treatment methods. Treatment effectiveness is a new field of study, but treatment centers should at least have some statistics on their success rates, preferably from an objective external agency.
Type of aftercare program to prevent relapse. Intensive treatment requires follow-up. Programs should offer a well-run aftercare program, with referrals to appropriate self-help groups. It’s important that a staff member collaborate with you to create a discharge plan before you leave the program.
How much does drug treatment cost? How will I afford it?
Drug treatment costs can vary widely because each individual has different treatment needs and insurance coverage. Is there a hospital or medical facility stay, and for how long? Will there be 30, 60, 90 day residential treatment? Outpatient treatment can vary from almost a full day daily to a few hours weekly. Long term drug therapy, like methadone maintenance, can affect costs too. For an idea of costs involved, visit SAMSHA’s Alcohol and Drug Services Study (ADSS) Cost Study.
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