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? asked in Family & RelationshipsFamily · 8 years ago

Help My brother is becoming a drug addict?

Ok it first started when I saw my brother smoking pot when I was in 7th grade and he was in 10th. At first I was scared and didn't tell anyone but then I grew and realized a lot of people smoke pot and in moderation its not awful just not good for you. (don't worry he has set an example that I will never touch drugs in my life) Through High school he had a 4.0Gpa with several honers and AP and an 32 act. He decided to attend Alabama and his grades have been slumping at first he had like a 3.8 the 2nd year he just got back a 2.7. What really scared me though is when I saw him (are rooms connect) Snorting white powder through a 10 dollar bill that he stole from me. I guess it was cocaine... Anyway my parents are beyond belief that he got a 2.7. Also he lies to my parents about college. For example he lies that he shows up to class etc... And he is just not the same anymore he has become almost Fake. Even my sister doesn't like him anymore (used to be favorite) As she says he as so different and fake. My parents caught him smoking weed once and were beyond mad and told him never to smoke in the house again or they would not pay for his college. I want to help my brother but don't know what to do. I feel like hes going to grow up like my uncle who is completely messed up from drugs and got a felony for it that screwed up his entire life. I know my brother also does limited amounts of other drugs like acids, heavy drinker at college but only seen him do Cocaine and weed at the house. He also drives while doing drugs to. As a brother should I confront him or tell my parents (i'm in 9th grade)

Thanks

Update:

I told my parents he was doing weed once they believed me and caught him so. I think I can trust them. I'm just don't want to be a snitch but also don't want my brother to become an addict and loose his life

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  • Adel
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    You can confront him if you like to do so. I know people who smoke pot and I did not like that. I told them so. They were all over the road after smoking that weed. I did not like to ride with them. they denied it had that kind of effect on them. It is against the law where I live.

    They did not respect my abode either. Good luck.

    Source(s): Personal experience
  • ?
    Lv 4
    8 years ago

    i think that as a brother you should confront him and tell him hes wrong and needs to stop, then should tell your parents, but try and get some proof to back up what your saying, cos he might try and deny it ....so yeah talk to him and tell ur parents before he starts takin other stronger drugs

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    You should tell your parents

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