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My friend is taking lots of drugs.
I asked her what she's taken and she listed a lot of things including Crack and LSD...
Shrooms, E, pot... Much, much more.
)': It hurts me a lot to know this...
What can I do?
I want to help her...
But when she's not on drugs, she gets really depressed. and Cuts her self...
She use to cut herself, then got on drugs... now doesn't cut herself...
What can I do or say? (link)
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It's good that you want to help her.
I disagree with the people who say there isn't much you can do or say. She needs some help, and although she needs more than just a friend, friends are also very important.
I would try to find a trustworthy adult to talk to. Maybe a teacher, or a parent.
Although she's stopped cutting herself, drugs are just as harmful a behaviour, so that's not a good thing at all.
But you shouldn't try to talk to her alone. There are many strategies that have been developed for helping people with addictions, for example an intervention. You need to consult with another person, someone who has more experience with this sort of thing, and organize a plan of action together. When you speak with an adult about the situation, they might suggest involving her parents, her friends, etc. That may sound like a scary thing to do, but sometimes it's important.
You've got the right idea by trying to help her. Just remember, your job as her friend is to be there for her, and do what you can to get her into treatment of some sort. She probably won't be happy with you at first, but it's what's best for her, and if you're a good friend, you'll realize that's all that matters.
You sound like a good friend. I wish you the best of luck.
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Thank you so much. You've been so helpful, you've no idea.
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