Having a close friend who is putting themselves in danger can make you feel really stuck.  :-(  I'm sorry you're going through such a tough time.

The best thing you can do is think first: "They're putting me in a position where I have to do something."  Then you won't feel like you're betraying their trust in any way.  You must do something if your friend is in danger.  It's as simple as that.

Then think about some supportive people you can bring into the situation.  As a peer, there is a limit to how much you can actually help your friend on your own.  We need to think of some adults that can be brought into this so we can ultimately get his/her parents involved.  That is going to be when we see real success.  When the guardians are involved. 

Hard drugs generally required professional treatment and having the parents be responsible for directing them to that will be vital.

Have you told your parents about this problem yet?

Boys Town Counselor PW