Steve4AM 14 Posted October 17, 2014 No, it's not me, thank God! I discovered that a friend is on both of these, and it sounds like a really bad combination. The anxiety still seems bad. Could the effects be counteracting each other? Is there any hope besides rehab for this person? They don't even want to be cured. Does anyone have any ideas about what to do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JOYCICLE 654 Posted October 17, 2014 You cannot do anything, hon I'm sorry. Meth is a giant monster of its own and it grips people and does not let them go. If your friend does not see a problem or want any help, nothing you can do can help. I would advice you to not let that person hang around as you'll be losing belongings and don't lend them money unless you want to just ' give ' it to them. I have a long history with this monster and have seen many friends come and go with it . It's bad and its' strong and it's almost always forever. I'm sorry 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gilly 1086 Posted October 17, 2014 I think rehab would be the best option. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan123 2368 Posted October 17, 2014 I agree. This person needs professional help. Any addiction is bad but this one is a real no, no. As Joy says, there is not a lot you can do except suggest rehab, but if there is not a willingness to do that then you really have to withdraw. You could be upsetting yourself. Jon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 18, 2014 I agree with everyone here.Rehab of some sort is needed.Meth mixed with benzo's is extremely dangerous.A person will sometimes go into rages and not even remember it when under the influence.And Joy is right put some distance between yourself and your friend.I wish him luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve4AM 14 Posted December 29, 2014 Thanks for the warning, Lucid. I have seen, or heard about erratic behavior by this person. I guess I will tell them about this, for whatever good it may do. It seems everyone else has had a friend who was on meth, lots of terrible stories. This is my first time seeing this situation at close range. Yes i am definitely upsetting myself! I don't want to abandon my friend, how can I get them to go to rehab? I don't know if it's even possible, it costs a lot. I guess should say "we cant be friends until you go to rehab" but that is a very tough stance. I guess that gives them the proper choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan123 2368 Posted December 29, 2014 Hi Steve. It has to come from them. There must be a willingness to change otherwise you are wasting your time. I have seen this with alcoholics. You can help as much as possible but be wary. I agree with Joy; once on it then it is very difficult to come off. Jon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve4AM 14 Posted March 11, 2015 yeah, the friend needs rehab, but they can't afford it, because tweaked out behavior has destroyed their finances and family life! i think they might have been there before, but i guess it didn't work. this is so sad to watch, but i guess i can't really do anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
