How can I help a friend of mine to stop (for good) smoking crack?

Bogie Boy · #1 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 10:55 AM

I have a good friend who lives in the Chicago area. I moved away from there 2 years ago partly to get away from stuff like crack, meth, etc. I must admit that I smoked crack with him quite a few times but I stopped doing it for the obvious reasons. He had quit several times before but always went back to it. The last time he quit I thought he quit for good. He lied to me about it. He called me last night extremely depressed, almost suicidal. I think he must have been on a binge and was coming down from it. He admits he needs help and I would like to help him but I live 200 miles away from him. What can I do?

willie310 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-05-2009, 06:09 PM

hide whatever he/she smokes

elisiolloyd · #3 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 07:40 PM

Not much. Im afraid if he doesnt have close forceful familly help, jail time will be the only help he will get.........and its coming sooner than he thinks.

Sunshine · #4 (**permalink**) 05-23-2009, 02:14 PM

sit down and have a heart to heart talk to them...tell them your really concerned about them and care.