a friend and his "slip" up. should I help out?

so, the last time I OD'd I was at a friends house and was picked up from there and brought to ER. that day he kinda stopped his habit too considering he almost saw one of his best friends die. he ended up going to the clinic to start the SHOT rather than subox or methadone. anyway, we've kept in touch over the last 4 months of being clean.

so for the past 2 weeks he's been MIA. and then I'd get a text saying he's busy or call you later, blah blah. so finally I get the text/call tonight saying he just stepped out of rehab and he slipped up and had to go back; he picked up a benzo/opiate addiction and was lying about sobriety etc.

makes me sick he did that but its the user mind and TRUST ME I know how it works. I talked to him and said he could come to me and I could help him in all the best ways possible. by no means have I been SOBER FOREVER but since its a long term friend I am sure we can game plan and figure something out w him. I would love to help him and make him into the BETTER person he deserves to be.

what do you all think? do I have enough in me?

 

I think you're the only one that can answer that question. I do think that it's a good thing that you are questioning it though. If you do decide to help him out, please stay aware of your own thoughts and triggers and tread lightly.

 

I agree with spork. It might seem like you can change this guy's life and are his last chance and that might be true. But sacrificing your own well being might be even worse. Depends on how comfortable you are with yourself atm.