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writes: I have a friend. We have known each other for a long time. But right now, I think she isn’t the same person that I have ever known. She acts strangely. Actually, she was very hard-working. She always finished homework before anyone, but now she neglects everything including me.The rumour says she is addicted to drugs. I don’t wanna believe it. But it couldn’t help. I mean everyone tells me like this and my parents ask me not to contact with her anymore.What do you think? Should I believe in it? And if I find out that it’s the truth, what should I do? Should I do what my parents ask? (Honestly, without this drugs thing, she’s really nice person.)
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 July 2005): Listen to your parent's, pleease! They are wiser and have gained much life experience-please respect that. They are guiding you..trying to help you make the best decision in life for...you. It sounds like what you are saying about your friends behaviour habits..there could be a drug problem. But before you listen to rumours, please find out the true facts from your friend. Tell her you are concerned and want to help her.
As for her behaviour changes, drugs intensify or dull her senses, alter her alertness, and sometimes decrease physical pain. Some teens believe drugs will help them think better, be more popular, stay more active, or become better athletes. Others are simply curious and figure one try won't hurt. Others want to fit in. A few use drugs to gain attention from their parents. Many teens use drugs because they are depressed or think drugs will help them escape their problems. The truth is, drugs don't solve problems. Drugs simply hide feelings and problems. When a drug wears off, the feelings and problems remain - or become worse. Drugs can ruin every aspect of a person's life.
Your parent's are worried about you hanging around with a friend that does drugs. They love you but they don't want that type of influence to ruin your life. They are concerned that you could give it a try and then you will be hooked, too. Don't risk it..with this friend. Tell her, you care but you will not hang out with her until she's clean. Find friends that stay away from drugs...use some smarts and enhance your future...don't destroy your chances of a happy, healthy life by associating with friends that do drugs.
I know what drugs do. My brother who got addicted at 16 years old..is now a homeless person, and has spent the past 30 years in and out of jail, and rehab centers. His mind is totally fried and he has no quality of life. He doesn't even know who his family is, anymore. He started drugs because insincere so-called "friends" persuaded him to try it when he was 16 years old, but he made tha choice to tru y it. Dumb move. YOU need to be strong..Please, stay away from people who do drugs
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reader, becky05 +, writes (11 July 2005):
There is only a rumour going round that your friend is a drug addict.Talk to her and ask her. there may be another reason for her odd behaviour.If she admits that she is taking drugs, stand by her and encourage her to seek professional help.Unfortunately, often drugs can come between friendships, make it clear to her that youre there if she needs to talk.
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