Talking to my 13 y.o. brother about getting over a drug addiction?

Question

okay its actually my BEST FRIEND but he is seriously like my brother..

he does a bunch of drugs and drinks a lot. we have a summer house with his family, and he comes home at like 3 o'clock in the the morning either drunk or high or stoned or something then me and my other friend have to cover for him when his parents ask where he is, or something.

please give me advice about how to confront him and try to get him to stop. he is only 13 years old!!

thanks!

Answer 1

wow...talk to your parents.  

Answer 2

Rehab doesn't work unless THEY want to quit doing drugs. You have to convience him to quit first.  

Answer 3

You need to tell his parents or an adult you trust. I started doing heroin at 14 and didn't go to rehab until I was 18. I didn't HAVE to but I was ready, I guess. In this case, if his parents say so, he HAS to. As awful as it would feel for him, trust me it'll pay off. You can't do this by yourself. Addiction is a disease and it ends in death, ALWAYS.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

im harsh but i would:

lock him in a cage

Answer 6

Advice him to undergo treatment at rehab center, its not too late since he's just too young. Consider a rehab center that is credible and effective.

Answer 7

you need to come clean and help him out. u seriously need to tell someone.

Answer 8

Wow, I would talk to YOUR parents, and see wht they say. This is serious and need to be stopped. If you can, I would maybe privately see a doctor, without ur parents to see wht he/she suggests to do.

Just go up to him and say "look dude, ur ruining ur life, and this needs to stop, I dont want to see my best friend die young" hopefully that will get to him.

The best way to help him, is to not cover for him. I know you think your helping him, but ur only making matters way worse.

Good Luck. =)

Answer 9

Wow that sucks hard.. I know how it feels.

You should just go up to him and confront him when he's sober. Cause that's the only time he will listen. Good luck - it sucks to be stuck in a situation like this.

Answer 10

You need to set up an intervention with his parents, your parents. some other close friends who know of his problems, you, and a therapist. Have something set up where he can go to a treatment center for help immediately. He can't just quit cold turkey. It rarely works. He needs professional help and your support right now.

Answer 11

Please talk to adults about this, either your parents or his. I have had MANY friends over the years die from drug overdoses or end up in prison. He needs help now or it is only going to get worse.

Answer 12

HOLY c**p when you cover for him you are seriously KILLING HIM. when he DIES it will be YOUR FAULT. sorry to be sooooo harsh but seriously tell an adult NOW. if i knew his parents i'd go tell them NOW. Please please please tell the adults so he can get some help!!!!!!!! if you truely care about him, you will get the adults involved. you can not help him by yourself. PLEASE GET HIM HELP!

Answer 13

I'm with answer # 3 if you really care you'll get an adult

Answer 14

tell his parents he won't think hes so grown then i hope he gets grounded for life

Answer 15

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Answer 16

You need to get him help now

there are organizations that can help

tell his parents

do not cover for him

He may become mad at you,

but would you rather have him hate you

or be dead?

your choice.

Good luck, I hope everything turns out ok

=)

Answer 17

Don't cover for him anymore.  He needs to experience consequences for this behavior.  Enabling him decreases his discomfort from this extremely dangerous habit.  This kid needs help.  Encourage him to make better choices.  If he is unable to do so on his own, encourage him (go with him if need be) to talk to his parents, a school counselor, or another helpful adult.  Encourage him to get counseling!

Check out this site:

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/drug_sub...

And this one:

http://www.nbcc.org/counselorfind2

Answer 18

The best answer i can give you is to call Lake View Health.  They are trained professionals and would be able to give you the best advice.