[gggg]

My sister has 2 kids and I recently discovered she regularly takes cocaine and diazepam with them in the house (possibly every night). She doesn’t see a problem with this. Her money is about to run out and I worry where it will come from next. I have so many questions I don’t know where to start. If any authorities are involved, she’d be at risk of losing the kids? I’m worried about the kids. They are not being looked after properly (they are also all grieving as they very recently lost their dad, not to drugs) and really need some nurturing at this time. A part of me wants social services etc involved just to know the kids are safe, but I know my sister will probably cut me off. And they do need to be with their mum, she is giving them good emotional support, she just can’t manage meals, washing and all those other needs. And I know she needs me as one of her few people supporting her. (I live 6 hours away which is very unhelpful but I am in touch with a local friend of hers). I really need tips for how to make an addict see sense and understand the gravity of the problem. I can’t do nothing. What should I do?

[debc]

Hi GGgg,

Welcome to the Forum and glad that you have asked for advice, you must be really really worried about your sister, it really sounds as if she needs help and needs it very soon.

Her children have to come first, and I would be very worried about them as I am sure you are. Does the friend go round and check on them and your sister frequently? How old are they? They must be very sad with losing their Dad as well.

I really don’t know what I would do in your situation, but I would have to think of the children and if you think they are not being looked after properly, then you could involve Social Services, it might bring your sister to her senses.

There is also the Icarus Trust who could give you advice as well.

Keep in touch through the Forum, it is a very useful place to come and get really good advice.

Dx

[lindyloo]

Gggg, welcome to the forum, your sister is very lucky to have family who worries about her and her situation.

Good advice from Debc, we all have someone we care about who is struggling with addiction.

Unfortunately I don’t have all the answers, but there’s help and support available for you. Please dont feel alone in this or your sister.

I hope your sister gets the help and support she needs.

Lx

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