How to help a friend?

When you finally decide to talk to him or her, think about: - Choose the right moment, when your friend is sober.   Morning can be a good moment. - Say to him/her that you care about them and that you don’t want to   loose their friendship. - Don’t accuse them of being a junky, but try to make them understand that you feel   that things have changed lately, that you are worried and that you are here to help   him/her. - Try and give precise information about the bad effects of drugs. - Control your voice, don’t sound as if you where pitying that friend, or annoyed at   him/her. - Don’t be surprised if your friend gets annoyed and says to you that everything is   normal and ok. - Get informed about the places that offer professional help for drug use problems.   Keep in mind that if you suggest to accompany your friend in that procedure, you will   have to be with him/her all the way. - By having an open discussion with your friend about his/her drug use, you are   showing your concern for them. You must know that you can really make a difference by confronting a friend that has a drug problem. But the final result depends on him/her, and if it doesn’t succeed, it is not your fault or your responsibility, if things don’t happen the way you hoped they would.

Who to talk to? - Talk to adult you trust (parent, professor or other) asking this person to keep the   conversation confidential, if you are afraid of betraying a friend. - Call a doctor for advice. - Call SKOUN