Friend wih children, on meth, any advice appreciated.?

Question

I have a friend, who i just found out has a methamphetamine addiction. I have little knowledge of this drug and wonder what others think. I struggle as to the appropriate steps to take with her. Mainly I want to ensure the safety of her two small children. However I would love to see her recover from her addiction. Thanks for you advise.

Answer 1

meth is nasty shizle.  I used to do it my self.  there is not much you can say or do to make her stop.  she will stop only if she wants to and even then the craving never really goes away.  she will have to remove her self from the environment where the meth is and stay clear.  the thing that got me out was i had to hit rock bottom before i realized that i was not okay on that c**p.  it alters you brain in such a fashion that the person cant see that their world is falling apart around them, they only live for the drug.  I'm not gonna lie it's fun to do.  best thing you can do right now is get the kids outta there.  let her know that if she wants to party it up that's cool but,  kids don't need to see their mother all strung out.  that just sends the message that meth is okay because mommy does it.  

Answer 2

as far as i know, methamphetamine causes allows you stay away for days without sleep and also kills people's hunger for days too.

i would talk to your friend about her problem and how you are worried about her and her children and talk to her about maybe going to rehab.

if she doesn't stop soon her kids might be taken away from her which we want to prevent.

best of luck to you and your friend

Answer 3

I think that you should talk to her about it. Let her know you're worried, but in the friendliest way possible. Don't let her think that you think she can't take care of her own kids, because then it will go haywire. Maybe you could keep an extra eye out for her kids now and then if she doesn't like what you tell her. If she gets offended, back off it, because matters will get worse. Tell her spouse, or a relative if you're close to any. Let them know you're simply worried, and don't know what to do. Good luck.

Answer 4

The ONLY way to keep these children safe is to report this woman to social services.  They will put them into a safe home (perhaps a relative's) while the mother is in rehab for her drug addiction.  The mother, if she is interested in keeping her kids, will absolutely get herself rehabilitated, hopefully in a couple of months.  This is the best and the only way to keep EVERYONE in this situation safe and healthy, including your friend.  Trust me, she and her children will thank you for this one day.

Also, if you have access to the children's grandparents, you should inform them of the situation IMEDIATELY so that they can try to assist your friend by watching the children while she gets her act together.

Answer 5

Meth is the devils drug.  It will change a person faster than you could ever imagine.  At this point your focus should be her children!  I would attempt to talk to her parent, or if you really feel it necessary call Child Protective Services.  She may hate you for it, but that is better than seeing her doing something destructive to herself or her child.  Meth addicts do not have rational thinking.  If you care you will help her.  It is a nasty drug to quit so be prepared to be there for the long haul!

Answer 6

intervention rehab 911 as well d.s.s

Answer 7

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Answer 8

you need to call cps. sorry, its harsh but those children are in a VERY, VERY dangerous environment. Meth isnt like smoking a lil pot or having a couple drinks while youre kids are home (neither of which im advocating). Its an all consuming, chemical addiction and its scary. get them out. call CPS. if she wants them back, shell get help.

Answer 9

how bad is the addiction?  if she is neglecting her chilren in any way then you need to do something!  does she want to get clean if so help her into treatment options but the truth is if she does not want help she wont get it and it will only get worse!!! im sorry

Answer 10

Force your friend into rehab take custody of her kids legally till she's fully come back to normal or at least somewhat.

Answer 11

intervention maybe?

Answer 12

You need to hold an intervention or get her into rehab. Meth is an awful drug - my father destroyed his life taking it regularly, we were too late in finding this out before permanent damage was done, it didn't take long. It can literally mess you up so much you are unable to take care of yourself - or can't function on the same planet as everyone else. It doesn't take much to get addicted, and it doesn't take long to do some serious damage. Even if she stops now, it would not be completely unlikely that permanent damage is caused that will show up in a few years (it sits in cavities in your spine and brain and hits you years down the track even if you've stopped). So my advice is don't wait on this, get some people together and intervene now, especially since she has two young children - they are counting on her.

I agree with everyone who has said get those kids out of there, call social services,, anything.....my father got violent a few times whilst on the drug. Luckily, we did not live with him. Seriously, this drug is horrible - it really messes with the people that take it.

Answer 13

Dial this number if you are a citizen of the U.S... I don't know what the number is for other countries:

National Drug Abuse Hotline

1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)

meth is a deadly drug. i mean its right up there with heroin. you need to save your friend. she will have to go to a rehab, but after she cleans up she will probably be able to get her kids back. Meth could kill her, and it may damage the lives of her children!

i know its a tough thing to do, but if you love your friend, you'll help her to help herself.

Good Luck.

Answer 14

This may be hard but those kids need out of that house now. Do you what  you need to do to make that happen.That drug makes you hallucinate so bad where she could do something to those kids . you can email me and I can tell you some stories of my niece when she was addicted. This drug is the hardest to beat. So you are in for a fight! Do not be an enabler but let her know that you are there when she is ready to get help and remember that you can do only so much, She has to do it herself. I thought I could "cure" my niece and was really hard on myself when I couldnt. I know what you are going through firsthand and I know how powerless you feel.

Research has shown that meth addicts are the worst on relapses. This is more then a 90 day recovery. She needs up to a year to REALLY kick the addiction, maybe more. So be prepared.