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My friend can't function without crack. what can i do about this?

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Dr. Kenneth Adler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not much: Your friend should involve in chemical dependency treatment. You can not stop this behavior. Going to alanon meetings could help you deal with the situation.

Dr Fox and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/26/2014

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