Crisis

[PinkFloyd]

This could go in multiple sub forums so I just defaulted it here..

Anyways, major crisis... My little brother is getting into weed. I know that's not a huge deal, but I'm afraid that it'll escalate to things like Cocaine. I can't tell my parents on him because he has leverage on me. I really don't want him to fuck up his life but if I try and stop it, I'll be basically fucking myself.

[Typhlosion]

TWPR :arrow: Alcohol, Drugs, and Meds

I don't know, I live in a uni environment where half of the double of people here (have) use weed, yet there's not much room for heavier drugs. People might use acid or xtc, but that's as far as they go to. No rocks, no lines of coke, no heroin.

I'd be wary of his influences though. Try to keep the harder stuff, maybe even weed, away from him. Is your region known for harder drug use?

[thatcountrykid]

It'll get him associated with bad people and bad actions. He'll get in trouble with the law eventually and that will destroy his chances at getting some good jobs.
Honestly, tell your parents or law enforcement. But before that just try and talk to him. If he doesn't listen, do what I said. It'll feel like your screwing him over but it will really be best.

[CosmicNoodle]

When one of my siblings started to smoke weed I just told him to stop or I'd tell his parents, basically just blackmail him, he won't use his power over you, if he tries to, he'll be fucking HIMSELF over al well, it's a two way street rob, chances are he'll stop with little threataning......orrrrrrrr.....you could just steal his weed every time he buys it.

[PinkFloyd]

When one of my siblings started to smoke weed I just told him to stop or I'd tell his parents, basically just blackmail him, he won't use his power over you, if he tries to, he'll be fucking HIMSELF over al well, it's a two way street rob, chances are he'll stop with little threataning......orrrrrrrr.....you could just steal his weed every time he buys it.

I... I really failed to realize that it's a 2 way street. I feel kinda dumb now to be honest.

Anyways, What I think I'm gonna do is this:

Since my little brother relies on me for rides places, some time when he asks for me to drive him to a park at some weird time of day, I'll drive away, but stop and get out of my car and walk to the park and get pictures of my little brother and the dealer getting the pot in exchange for money. Then again, there'd be no proof that he's actually buying weed. It could be catnip for fucks sake. I don't know... I could always call 911 and report the deal.

[Ryuun]

If he is only doing it every now and then I dont see anything wrong with it But if he is doing it everyday thats when it gets bad so just keep an eye on how often he does it

[CosmicNoodle]

I... I really failed to realize that it's a 2 way street. I feel kinda dumb now to be honest.

Anyways, What I think I'm gonna do is this:

Since my little brother relies on me for rides places, some time when he asks for me to drive him to a park at some weird time of day, I'll drive away, but stop and get out of my car and walk to the park and get pictures of my little brother and the dealer getting the pot in exchange for money. Then again, there'd be no proof that he's actually buying weed. It could be catnip for fucks sake. I don't know... I could always call 911 and report the deal.

I really don't see how that slipped your mind...

That could work, or you could threaten to stop giving him rides.

[JamesSuperBoy]

I... I really failed to realize that it's a 2 way street. I feel kinda dumb now to be honest.

Anyways, What I think I'm gonna do is this:

Since my little brother relies on me for rides places, some time when he asks for me to drive him to a park at some weird time of day, I'll drive away, but stop and get out of my car and walk to the park and get pictures of my little brother and the dealer getting the pot in exchange for money. Then again, there'd be no proof that he's actually buying weed. It could be catnip for fucks sake. I don't know... I could always call 911 and report the deal.


sounds like a plan - I think the big problem is not the actual smoke but the people he ends up buying from maybe trying to sell him other drugs or get him involved

Take care dude

[riverboy]

sounds like a plan - I think the big problem is not the actual smoke but the people he ends up buying from maybe trying to sell him other drugs or get him involved

Take care dude

I like your plan too and agree with James but don't be seen when taking the pictures because I think things may get out of hand. Also use 911 as the last resort. Is there some one you brother can talk? He might become very mad dude if you do any thing.

[Pulp501]

I think you're overreacting. Yes, many cocaine users started with weed, but there's no proof that weed actually causes people to use cocaine, it's most likely that people who end up doing drugs start with weed simply because it's cheaper and easier to get, but most people who smoke weed don't go on to other drugs. Smoking weed isn't really bad, he just needs to be careful with getting caught and stuff. Unless he actually does start doing more drugs, it's not a problem.

[ImCoolBeans]

I know a lot of people who will say "weed is not a gateway drug" and I agree to a certain extent, but at the same time, a lot of those people have moved on to experiment with other drugs.

Have you tried actually speaking or reasoning with him about this? Does he know that you know? If not, then that is the best place to start. If your brother is smart he won't use other drugs, and you should talk to him about that. You have a lot of influence over him, probably more than you realize, and from what you've posted before it seems like he really respects you and looks up to you, so you should try to talk it out with him.