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I have a friend that is going out with a guy who is really bad for her. He has hurt her before. He has sprained my wrist purposely and he is a drug dealer. He deals hardcore stuff; cocaine, crystal meth, heroin, etc. She has done coke in the past and she was beginning to develop a dependancy, but my friends and I helped her to kick it. We think that she has started using again and has probably started with other drugs, too. We've tried talking to her, but she won't seem to listen. Is there any way we can get her away from him? Thanks. (link)
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This question is almost as difficult to answer as it is for you to experience. First of all, you have to recognize that your friend has CHOSEN this person knowing what you already know. Her perception is clouded, at least according to you and me. She is not being manipulated by him to do drugs; if she's doing them, she has chosen to be with him and has therefore gotten access TO them. Do you see the difference? Another thing you have to recognize is that although it is difficult for you, you may have to go to her parents with this information. It may mean that she'll never speak to you again, and you need to know that going into it. The payoff is this: it may save her life. Drug use does cause addiction, and addiction does not "drop off" due to logic or age. If you do not try to help her (and you as a friend don't have as much power as a close adult) she may head down the wrong path for the rest of her LIFE. Good luck, and I'll keep you in my thoughts.
-WBL
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Thanks, I guess I'll just have to do the thing best for her, even if it hurts our friendship. Thanks for the advice.
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