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[like__a_song]

so my brother is basically a drug addict at 13. I'm not against smoking a little pot here and there, but a) hes 13 and way too young to be doing that shit, especially regularly, and b) he's lying to me about it

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[katie_80]

try talking to him about it. does he look up to you and respect your opinion (even if it doesn't really show all that often)? the things you say might sink in more than you'd think. in addition, try asking a psychologist or something what to do. worst case scenario, you tell your parents and he doesn't trust you for a few years. but even if you do have to tell your parents, you could still do the whole "don't tell him i told you, but..." thing and keep your name out of it. show them a bong of his and make it seem like they found it on their own. and as far as sneaking out goes... getting brought home by the cops pretty much puts an end to that right away (i would know). with my brother (he's 15) i try to tell him what i think of it, my advice, and i only tell my dad about it if it's urgent and horrible and... whatever. you know? anyway, i hope that helped. sorry about the dilemma in the first place :(

[like__a_song]

thanks katie...you're probably right. ive talked to him about it before and he assured me that he wasn't doing it anymore, but now i know that he does. i think im going to do the whole "dont tell him i told you, but..." thing. he's already been caught by the cops and brought home in the middle of the night and it hasn't stopped him. i think now its up to my parents...thanks for helping me decide this.
now the trick is to figure out the perfect timing.

[mudvayne1324]

your heart is definitely in the right place, and it's clearly obvious that you love and care for your brother very much, but, as the most casual of observers, i would strongly suggest re-thinking involving yourself in the problem

[like__a_song]

thanks a lot. you're right, ratting out a sibling never goes well, especially if you just want to get them in trouble. not my intention, but still. ive tried talking to him before about it, and he insists that hes not doing it, but he obviously is. i think you're right, i'm going to try talking to him myself and if nothing happens then i will go to my parents.

thanks so much for your advice!!!

[babybonkerz87]

That's rough. I agree with Katie and Jake though - I think you should talk to him first, and then if he's continuing down that path, I think you should tell your parents. I think it's better that he hates you but gets help, then he's dead or in jail. Good luck, I'm really sorry that you're going through this.

[like__a_song]

you guys are all right. thanks so much for the advice and the luck!!

[uzican]

A) A lot of people start smoking weed at a really young age

B) Smoking weed doesn't make you a drug addict. The only things you need to worry about him doing is uppers, that's what you go to your parents for. You don't get "addicted to pot" and start slumming the streets giving handjobs.

C) If you say he has psychological problems, then smoking weed probably really helps him out with that, unless he's already heavily medicated.

Just tellin' you, you don't need to worry so much if it's just pot. Keep an eye on him and if he starts rapidly trying other drugs, then yeah, go tell your parents.