Abusive relationship/drug abuse

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You indicate that you feel stuck in a situation because you are afraid that the other person involved will do reckless things if you leave. You also refer to an abusive relationship/drug abuse. I am sorry to hear about your situation, I can imagine it is very distressing for you and it can be a great burden and responsibility to go through this alone. It is great that you have taken the step to seek support and advice.

It is understandable that you are concerned for the welfare of your partner. It is difficult but important to remember that you are not responsible for the actions of another person and to take care of yourself and your safety first and foremost.

If the person is open to communication, you can also try and talk to them about seeking support and help, and what they can do to look after themselves.

If you think the other person is in immediate physical danger to themselves or someone else, it is important to call 112 (or the emergency number in your country) and warn their general practitioner about the situation.

I suggest getting extra support or guidance in your situation to assess what are the best next steps. You can go to the doctor and explain your situation. They should be able to provide you with the right resources or refer you to a psychologist for more help.

Here are a couple of links to organisations that provide support for friends/family members of drug addicts/alcoholics with online meetings:

• https://www.nar-anon.org/
• https://al-anon.org/

I hope this gives you some direction!