### Instructions:
1. Read and discuss the following two stories.
2. Decide what you would do to improve each of the situations.
3. Write your answers in your exercise book.

### Story A:
A good friend in your class has started to behave differently towards you. Eventually, you ask her what is going on, and she invites you to join her and experience "a really amazing feeling" so that you will understand her. You realize that this means trying out a drug that your friend has recently discovered.

You are worried about what this might mean for both her and for you and don't want to spoil your friendship or lose your friend. What do you say to her? What do you do to stop her from continuing to use the drug? How do you keep your friendship together?

### Story B:
You have always been good friends with your brother, but recently he no longer seems to want to spend time with you. He goes out a lot on his own, and comes home late with friends or alone. He doesn't sleep much—you know this because he is always so tired and has no energy to do the things you used to do together. He also doesn't eat properly.

You are very worried about him and suspect he may have started taking some kind of drug. What do you do? Think carefully, because this may be your one chance to stop him from becoming addicted.

If you think that your friend needs help, you can talk to an adult for advice.



Answer :

Final answer:

Exploring treatment options for a friend with drug abuse including therapies, support groups, and medication-assisted treatment.


Explanation:

Treatment options for a friend with a serious drug abuse problem:

  1. Therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy
  2. Support Groups: Narcotics Anonymous, SMART Recovery
  3. Medication-Assisted Treatment: Methadone, Suboxone

Combining therapies like CBT with support groups and medication-assisted treatment can be effective in helping a friend with drug abuse.


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