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Chocoholic asked in HealthMental Health · 1 decade ago

I have a friend who's daughter is a meth addict...?

He's going through a cycle of depression right now. Missing her terribly, and I think feeling some guilt as well. I'm at a loss as to what to say to him and I'm having trouble finding any information online about support for the family members of meth addicts. Can anyone offer some helpful advice?

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  • claire
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Although it's not a support group, it is a guide that may be of help. Perhaps it has some useful info.

    Prisoners of Meth - Jesse W. Hambrick , Jr.

    “Prisoners of Meth” is a fascinating, round-trip journey into the dark world of

    Crystal Meth Addiction and the much needed return trip into the light through

    intervention and recovery for meth users. The book's author, Jesse W.

    Hambrick Jr., founded the Douglas County Meth Task Force in Douglas

    County, Georgia, and is considered a leading expert in the area of

    Methamphetamine production, distribution, use and treatment.

    Mr. Hambrick wrote “Prisoners of Meth” after continually witnessing first hand

    the desperation and suffering experienced by the friends and family

    members of meth users and crystal meth addicts. This crucial guidebook on

    meth addiction offers common sense, plain-English answers to questions

    like, "What is methamphetamine?" and "How can I recognize the signs of

    meth addiction or abuse in my loved ones?" It also answers the question

    "What now?" that many friends and family members ask themselves when

    they find out their loved one is abusing Crystal Meth, and also provides in

    detail the ABC's of how intervene on behalf of a Meth user.

    If you are currently struggling to help a loved one who is using Crystal Meth,

    "Prisoners of Meth" was written for you.

    If you suspect that your loved one might have a meth addiction and don’t

    know where to turn; "Prisoners of Meth" was written for you.

    Even if you don't know a Meth user, but are interested in finding out more

    about the destructive nature of the drug called crystal meth, ice, krank,

    tweak, Tina, speed or methamphetamine, "Prisoners of Meth" was written for

    you.

    It is not only methamphetamine addicts that becomes prisoners of meth.

    People that love and care about them also become "Prisoners of Meth."

    Go here: http://www.anti-meth.org/jesse.html

    I sincerely hope your friend and his daughter get the help they need. Good luck to you.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Nar-Anon is a support group for friends and family members of people doing drugs. Here is a link to the groups across the country:

    http://nar-anon.org/naranongroups.htm

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Look in the phone book or online for the number for Narcotics Anonymous. Ask them and they can put you into touch with family support groups.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Weather she stays sober or not it is not for you to decide.Tell her mom she is the one you will face when your friend kills herself with that crap and then your going to always wonder what if I would have told?If your worried about her getting mad at you just ask her not to tell where it came from.She already has a idea something is up or she would not ask you

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