Expert: Crystal - 8/25/2007

Question
QUESTION: hi crystal i know a girl that wants to try cocaine shrooms and acid and im really scared shell get addicted to one of them ive asked her not to do it but she says shes going to anyways i was wondering what are the chances shell get addicted to one of those drugs? and also if she does cocaine what are the chances of her doing it again? i really don't want to lose her to some stupid ass drug

ANSWER: James,

It depends, all individuals are different. Does she have an addictive personality? Does her family have a history of addiction? Can you stop her from using or turn to her parents for help? I know it is hard but sometimes you have stop them before it starts because if she has an addictive personality she will have a greater risk of becoming addicted. How old is she? That also plays a role in whether or not she will struggle and to what degree.



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QUESTION: i dont know if she has an addictive personality ive never actually met her so i cant get help from her parents and she is 16 she has said that she knows what she is doing can anybody know what theyre doing?

Answer
Ok, lets backup, You know someone who is 16 that wants to try these substances but you have not actually met her and you don't know how to help her.. At 16 do they really think rationally if they want to do drugs and drink? At any age for that matter. So what are you asking me, how can I actually help you?