This may seem a weird thing to ask the wrath sorry, but

what should you do if you think one of your best mates is becoming too involved in drink/drugs?

I respect his choices etc and at the end of the day it's his life, but we're either losing him or already lost him

Posted By: Only1Doherty on October 12th 2011 at 14:55:52

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This may seem a weird thing to ask the wrath sorry, but (General Chat) - Only1Doherty, Oct 12, 14:55:52
- Drop him/her as soon as possible ... (General Chat) - meeky, Oct 12, 16:21:32
- we wish pants all the best (n/m) (General Chat) - selwyn, Oct 12, 15:04:57
  - LOL (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Oct 12, 15:08:33
    - Do you two think of yourselves more as Rod Hull and Emu (General Chat) - King, Oct 12, 15:26:25
      - The Three Stooges (n/m) (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Oct 12, 15:43:52
      - Dumb and Dumber (n/m) (General Chat) - Pixelman, Oct 12, 15:38:16
      - Little and Large (n/m) (General Chat) - Huge Small, Oct 12, 15:29:52
      - morecambe and wise (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Oct 12, 15:28:17
        
        I'm erring toward Rod Hull and Emu (General Chat) - King, Oct 12, 15:41:11
        
        Human centipede... (General Chat) - Dandy Highburyman, Oct 12, 15:45:17
        
        only more of a circle (n/m) (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Oct 12, 15:56:37
        
        we like to rotate (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Oct 12, 15:42:03
      - Stated where I'm at with this, it's often levelled at me as the blame though (General Chat) - pants, Oct 12, 15:28:02
    - ignore deluxe (n/m) (General Chat) - pants, Oct 12, 15:12:57
- What do you consider excessive O1D? (n/m) (General Chat) - Dandy Highburyman, Oct 12, 15:01:16
  - Bottle of gin on the night before work...3 or 4 times a week (General Chat) - Only1Doherty, Oct 12, 15:03:07
    - When did it escalate? (n/m) (General Chat) - Dandy Highburyman, Oct 12, 15:19:03
      - Always been recreational and a laugh until probably 6-7 months ago (n/m) (General Chat) - Only1Doherty, Oct 12, 15:31:03
        
        I think you should say you've noticed it's increasing... (General Chat) - Dandy Highburyman, Oct 12, 15:44:29
        
        Thanks DH, I will take it all into account and try to figure out what the fuck to say (n/m) (General Chat) - Only1Doherty, Oct 12, 15:52:23
        
        maybe "don't take this the wrong way, but you're my friend and I'm a bit worried about you (n/m) (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Oct 12, 16:53:47
- Be up front with him straight away and tell him it is time to regain control (n/m) (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Oct 12, 14:58:12
  - you could also deny its happening (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Oct 12, 15:00:12
  - And be aware that he might.. (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Oct 12, 14:59:08
    - Thanks Steve. Whenever me or a mate tries to speak about it (General Chat) - Only1Doherty, Oct 12, 15:00:55
      - Well this is how it will go.... (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Oct 12, 15:05:43
        
        Thanks again. I would agree around 2-3 too (General Chat) - Only1Doherty, Oct 12, 15:09:26
        
        I'd adapt your friendship if you can (General Chat) - pants, Oct 12, 15:27:20
        
        Thanks for the advice pants, I have to say doing activities that wouldn't involve (General Chat) - Only1Doherty, Oct 12, 15:31:56
        
        Good point from pants. Alcoholic friend of mine avoids (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Oct 12, 15:36:12
        
        Is he a complete nob-head when on the harder stuff? (n/m) (General Chat) - Huge Small, Oct 12, 15:33:41
        
        No more than anybody else (n/m) (General Chat) - Only1Doherty, Oct 12, 15:37:37
        
        Sadly it's gonna have to come from within him. What you need to do is convince him it is (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Oct 12, 15:11:50
        
        just be very careful - whilst i appreciate he is your (General Chat) - green n yella beaver, Oct 12, 15:17:09

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