She's on Something!

Dear WISY,

I need your advice. Please don't post my name.

I have been friends with my best friend since middle school. We've been through it all together. We've fought, made up, fought other people together, slept with the same guys, everything we do, we do together. Yes, we're that close! No judgment please!

But the problem I'm having now is that I think she's smoking something more harsh than weed. We've been smoking weed since freshman year of high school, so I know that all weed does is make you mellow out. The other night, my bestie was hitting a joint with this dude and the next thing I knew, she's acting strange. She was acting like she was going through some possession shit.  Last night she came over to my house so high that she couldn't stand up.  That is not weed.

I tried to ask her what she was on but she's denying anything but weed. I really think my friend needs help. She is going through a lot right now so she might just be trying to deal but I don't want her getting hurt.

Do you think she's on drugs based off of what I told you?

Signed,
Too High

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WISY's Response:

Dear Too High,

It does sound like she's been interfering with hard drugs.  There are several new drugs that have been introduced to the public, and there a couple that cause possessed-like behavior.  It could also be prescription drugs.  Do your research to match her symptoms to the correct drug.  

I suggest you tell her that you know she's using substances other than weed.  Express your concern with love.  It's important that you do not come across as condescending or she may shut you out of her life in order to achieve her highs in peace.  You two are awfully close, so hopefully she will open up to you, and you can help her seek a program that can address her turmoil and help ween her off of hard drugs.  Even if you think she is using hard drugs to help her cope with issues she's experiencing now, you should still try your hardest to help her.  Temporary fixes often result in long term addiction. 

I hope she will recognize that you are a genuine friend who only wants the best for her.  

A note for you:  Keep in mind that sobriety may cause her to refrain from engaging in behaviors which will lead her back to hard drugs. So, you may have to roll up in solitude when all is said and done.

Best of luck to you and your friend!

Walk Good,
#TeamWISY