Question by savestheday0288: I think my roommate is shooting up heroin. Any advice?
I have been living with this guy for about 3 months now. He’s told me a lot about his past and how he used to be a heroin junkie who finally went to rehab and became clean.

I guess you could say we’re good friends by now.

Occasionally we’ll smoke pot and hit a few coke lines but only once or twice a month. Nothing too major.

He doesn’t tell me but I know he still occasionally snorts heroin. He also asked me if I would ever have a problem with him using a needle and I told him never to do that shit around me. Period.

Also talks a lot about how he’s pretty clean now but tonight I noticed something. He spent a half hour in the bathroom with nothing but the water on. When I went in after him, I smelled rubbing alcohol. I had bought rubbing alcohol prior to moving in so I checked and the bottle is almost empty even though I’ve never used it. I also found the top half of a metal spoon in the drawer. When I left the bathroom I saw him with his belt around his neck.
Is he shooting up? This is what I’m assuming. I hope I’m not right but missing rubbing alcohol, finding a spoon in the bathroom…and knowing his history kind of make it hard not to be.

What should I do? Keep in mind he is still my friend but if I have to, I will take charge.
to oldies:

I don’t think it was boredom. I think he’s relapsing because he used to be a junkie. He told me stories about how he would steal money from his parents to score. I’m not worried though, I keep great track of everything and nothing is missing, not even my money.

Obviously I can’t type the WHOLE story here on Yahoo!Answers but we’ve got 2 months left on the apartment lease. A part of me is saying “ufck it” because we’ll be going our separate ways soon and it really shouldn’t be my problem. He’s a friend but I don’t feel close to him like that you know? I’m at a very odd crossroads…
Thanks to all who answered, whether you condone drugs or not. For the record, I’ve been smoking pot for about 6 years now. Sometimes once a month, sometimes twice every six months, etc. I live a very healthy lifestyle, no fast food or soda, and I exercise regularly. I was brought up as a muslim by my parents and I know my limits wholeheartedly. You guys are right, but the only thing I could see ever turning into a problem would be the cocaine, which after this situation last night, I’m stopping for good. =)

(I don’t think the high is worth all that money…)

Thanks again!
UPDATE

My instincts were correct. I just found a syringe under our big couch. I’m gonna confront him in a few hours when he gets home and let him know that I’m done with all that drug bullshit and if heroin is his choice then I’m leaving and he can live by himself.

Thanks everyone again! I’ve never had to deal with this situation in my life and you all have been a great help.

Best answer:

Answer by mightyginger
get out GET OUT you can do much better than that.

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