How Do You Tell a Friend That You Suspect He or She Is Abusing Drugs?

Published August 27, 2013

Question by Kate: How do you tell a friend that you suspect he or she is abusing drugs?

Thanks for all your answers guys

Best answer:

Answer by Jessica
Be honest. Don’t accuse them of doing it. Just ask them politely and as friendly as possible if they are. And if you feel they’re hiding the truth from you, go to their parents. It’s better to be safe than sorry. And drugs aren’t something you mess around with.

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