I have a cousin who has been on drugs and then off and then on....how do I help him?

My older cousin has been on and off of drugs for the last 8 years. We have tried everything, but nothing seems to work. When he was on it, he didn't care about anything, not even his own family. He would steal things from us and rob our friends. It is so sad because he and I were very close when we were younger. He was a very clever and resourceful person, and I always looked up to him. He was also very family oriented, caring, and helpful in all sorts of way. Since I am an only child, he was like an older brother to me. And a hero, too. I was tiny and short back then, and kids would sometimes pick on me, but he always had my back. If somebody bothered me, he would make sure I was home and safely away first, before he would come back and taught them a lesson. He was tough, yet thoughtful. When I wanted a bike, he used his allowance to buy a used bike and some parts at the thrift store, and would spend hours fixing, sanding, and painting it for me. He was only 11 then.

remember that he doesnt care becasue hes loaded on the drugs. i think its cool that your trying to help him out.

depending on how old he is, there are a few things you can do, but the main thing you should do is DO NOT GIVE UP ON HIM... he needs you the most right now even if he wants you to leave him alone. this is your time to be his hero.

if hes still a teen and you havnt already done so, look for programs that help teens who have drug addictions. you can also look for teen hotlines.

if hes older, i dont know much to do since im only a teen myself :-/

You can't help. Just move on. If he gets off on his own, good for him. He probably will die... get ready for it.
It is really sad when you lose someone to drug abuse. It is even sadder when you realize that nothing you do it going to change them or stop them from using. Your cousin has to make the decision to get help and stop picking up the drugs.

Do not be an enable his drug us - this will not help him but only support his irresponsible habit. People on drugs can be very manipulative. They will try to make you feel bad for not giving them what they want. They will make it seem like you are the bad guy. Now it is time for you to be tough and practice tough love.

If you want to help him, take him to a drug rehab so that he can detox. Again, he has to want this for himself. Give him the address to a drug support group such as AA. He has to take steps to receive the help. Then, all you can do is hope for the best.
talk to him and do pros and cons ask him why he does it and if he realizes what he is doing. tell him exactly what you jusr wrote dont let him stay on the dark side because the dark side is a very lonely place
im sorry about your cousin.my brother was the same way.but the truth is you cant help him he has to want to change.and until he does theirs nothing you can do,but let him know you care.

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