Without mentioning any names.

[kablouie]

I gave up on a close friend this weekend and it sucks. I received an email from my friend telling me the reason I haven't heard from this person was because they were fighting an addiction. I knew my friend was a drinker and occasionally used drugs, mainly pot but I didn't realize how serious it was. I drank beer and smoked pot myself but it didn't

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[stumbleine9]

i don't have any advice, but i certainly sympathize. its painful to know someone you love is battling an addiction (or several addictions).

over time i've come to accept the fact that that person is an adult, that he wakes up every day and chooses to use and chooses to not quit. and i, as an adult, prefer to not deal with that drama because i tried to help and my help was refused. he knows that if he wants help, he can come to me, and i believe i did the most i could possibly do for him. walking away was tough, but it had to be done.

[kablouie]

walking away is tough. i can say i tried but it wasn't good enough so i'll just have to move on.

[saskatoom]

he can go to AA meetings w/ me. :) j/k not the time for jokes. i don't have any good advice. im sure he/she will wise up sooner or later.

you missed the parade! it would have been awesome to go see.

[eskimovega]

It's definately tough.
I know I have seen some people go from x to heroin and it sucked ass.
For me though, I had to step away from that whole scene, I was in way over my head.
Drug addicts are very selfish and unaware of what they do or don't do most of the time and they definately feel alone.
I think, you if you tell, "hey, I love you and care for you and I hope one day you can feel the same way about yourself, and when that day comes, give me a call, I'm here for you." That might give them some hope.
However, on your end, don't hope for return.
But at least you know that you let them know, hey, I'm here for you when your ready.
At least, that's what I would do...
I sent you an email...