My sister’s a drug addict, need advice?

picky
#1. September 8th, 2009, at 8:13 PM.

I am sorry, I think this problem is bigger than you. The only thing you could do, what you have been doing, just be there for her when she needs you, give her as much as you are able to, but don’t let her drag you down, she is an adult, it is her life.

cb
#2. September 10th, 2009, at 5:39 AM.

It sounds like an intervention might be necessary. Make sure that you and your family stick with the stipulations you set forth if she chooses not to get/complete treatment. I also think long term treatment would be best due to the length of her addiction and her substance of choice. Intervention on A&E is a good resource to help you prepare to address this with your sister. I hope she gets the help she needs. She is lucky to have some one care as much as you do.

Ashfaque
#3. September 10th, 2009, at 6:22 PM.

take her to psychiatrist for medical treatment otherwise she looks to me will die prematurely.

tinkerbell1688
#4. September 13th, 2009, at 7:21 AM.

One thing about addicts they don’t quit until they are ready. I can understand your frustration but the only thing you can is pray she will have a wake up call. Good Luck!!

Stuck in the middle of nowhere
#5. September 15th, 2009, at 12:33 PM.

Then don’t be a part of her life, maybe that will smarten her up.

Aly
#6. September 15th, 2009, at 3:52 PM.

CALL, it will help:

-National institute on drug abuse & alcoholism
1-888-644-6432

-Nationel clearinghouse for alcohol/drug information
1-800-729-6686

-Tough love
1-800-333-1069

-National concil on alcohlisim and drug dependence hope line
1-800-622-2255

hope this helps

katy
#7. September 16th, 2009, at 10:55 PM.

HONEY,,,SOMETIMES IN YOU RLIFE U HAVE TO LET THEM GO,,I WENT THREW THE SME THING WITH MY BROTHER,,HE HAD A BEAUTIFULL WIFE N TWO BEAUTIFULLL DAUGHTERS,,,AHOME IN FLA….AND A WONDERFULL JOB,,NO WHE HAS NOTHING,,,HE WOULD GO AROUND AND LIVE WITH A DIFFERENT PERSON EVERY WEK,,SWAR UP N DOWN HE WAS OFF HIS DRUGS,,,HE WAS N STILL IS ON CRYSTAL METH,,,,HE HAS STOLD FROM EVERY MEMBER OF HIS FAMILY,,,WE DONT WANT HIM BACK IN OUR LIVES,,TILL WE NO HE HAS QUIT FOR GOOD,,,AND HE CAN IF HE REALLY WANTED TO JUST LIKE YOR SISTER,,,,,SO NO WMY BROS LIVING IN BOXES,,,AND EATING OUT OF TRASH CANS,,,ITS EITHER THAT OR WE ALL SUPPORT HIS DRUG HABIT TILL HE DIES FROM IT,,,SO WE DONT,,,,,,,AND HOPEFULLY ONE DAY HE RELIZES THAT LIFE N FAMILY IS MORE IMPORTANT TO HIM,,,,BUT WE ALL NO WERE NOT THE ONES KILLING HIM,,,,…AND I NO IT WILL HURT YOU TO TELL HER,,,BUT U MAYB SAVING HER LIFE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,PEACE?

k2oproject_z1000
#8. September 17th, 2009, at 3:47 AM.

Probably best thing to do is tell the authorities and they will take her to a rehab.

Loves the Ponies
#9. September 17th, 2009, at 6:29 PM.

Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do to help your sister until SHE wants to change or wants help. I know that might be hard to hear, but it is the truth. She is an adult and can do what she wants.

However, that doesn’t mean you have to enable her. Do not give her a place to stay or give her any money. If she decides she needs help, help her get into rehab and be supportive of her while she is there and when she gets out, hold her accountable and check up on her.

Until such a time as she decides she needs help, there isn’t much you can do for her except pray. Maybe cutting her out of your life will help her see the big picture sooner.