My friend is using drugs
not that i can think of
nones
Hi there, how are you doing today?
assistant
Question
I am okay, I am very worried about my friend. I believe she is abusing prescription drugs.
user
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Oh no, why do you think she is abusing them?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
I don't think it, I guess I actually know she is. She use to have a heroin problem and went on methadone. She has since started taking anxiety medicine in order to get high.
user
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Thats a tough spot to be in, ive actually been both sides of that coin.
assistant
Self-disclosure
I think I know what I need to do, It is just hard.
user
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It is hard. Unfortunately you can only try to direct them to stop for so long before it can really damage your own well being, which should come first.
assistant
Information
I agree, and after going through this in the past with her, I just can't sit and wait for the train crash. she feels like she is doing nothing wrong because she has valid prescriptions. I feel like I should just cut her off completely, I don't have time for her drama. What do you suggest?
user
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I would actually suggest just that. If you have tried, or do not even feel like going down that path. Then that is your decision. You should look out for yourself!
assistant
Providing Suggestions
True, I definitely do not need to be caught up in her mess. I have too much to lose. I just feel bad like i am abandoning her.
user
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The thing is with drugs, that person already abandoned themselves. Sometimes they can get the help they need, but they need to do it on their own terms. Its kind of like a blackhole where everything gets sucked into their life.
assistant
Others
True, I know she has to want to help herself. I hate this disease.
user
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Me too, i dont know how many bridges i burned all those years ago.
assistant
Self-disclosure
Probably a lot, hopefully you made amends. I will talk to her and tell her I am here for her if she decides to get clean.
user
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Thats really all you can do. I made amends with those that would listen.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I will talk to her tomorrow, thanks
user
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Not a problem, thank you for sharing!
assistant
Others
bye and thanks for listening bye
user
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