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I have a friend, he's actually I really good friend of mine and he lost his father to suicide early this year. Ever since then he's been shooting up cocaine and heroin daily. He doesn't try to hide it from me, we are really close but lately I feel like he's getting worse and worse by the day. He just got kicked out of his place and is currently staying with me at my apartment. I've tried talking to him, I've written him letters asking him to realize what he's doing is wrong, and that he's better than all of this. I have no idea how to help him. What should I do? Should I keep letting him stay at my apartment? I'm sooo lost....
Your friend's addiction is escalating to a point where he lost his will power.
Ask him if he wants to get out of it, if he says yes, please take him to a Detox center or a Rehab Facility. There are a few free of charge.
If he minimizes his problem or doesn't even care about his addiction you may have to practice some "tough love" and have him abandon your place.
He needs to hit rock bottom in order to realize what he is doing.
I know this is very sad but if you don't do it, there is a high chance of him dying of an overdose at your place and you will be in serious trouble with the law.
Your friend needs a Detox followed up by Psychiatric and psychological therapy.
At least try to convince him to go with you to a Narcotics Anonymous meeting and tell him that there are many other ways of dealing with his pain.
I understand your position and it is a tough one but always let him know that if he wants to recover, you will be there for him.
If you need further advice, please, don't hesitate to contact me anytime.
Blessings for both of you!
Hector Rodriguez
S.A.C. Dipl. E18818
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Hector Manuel Rodriguez
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I can answer questions about prevention, treatment alternatives, how to deal with withdrawal symptoms and addiction health consequences and/or complications. Being a former addict myself, I decided to go farther and educate in every single subject about substance abuse such as cocaine, marihuana, crack, heroin, LSD, amphetamines, meta amphetamines, opiates and alcohol among others. I am prepared to deal with a client from the point of initial interview and guide him or her throughout the whole recovery process from a Counselor's perspective. Down to earth, professional and dynamic are just a few of my qualities. I am commited to help addicts at a 100% of my knowledge. Rehabilitation is for everyone, we all have the right and the power to recover from addiction.
Experience
Having the knowledge and experience of the whole process, from living in the streets, my way to rehabilitation and recovery gives me a step ahead among others who have studied this subject just from a classroom perspective and not real life experience.
Besides my own experience I am well educated in twelve step programs and support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotic Anonymous.
Note: Please refrain from asking any questions that may encourage drug/substance use as well as other specific questions about "bloodwork" and other drug tests.
For those questions, ask a team member specialized in Chemistry, Medicine, Psychiatry or Pharmacy.
Education/Credentials
Stonebridge Associated Colleges 2009
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
S.A.C. Dipl. E18818
N.C.F.E.
Certificate # 1225409
Award # IIQ0006865
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