Is it okay if I take my friend's pills away?
My friend is abusing her prescription medicine. Even though she told me she didn't have any more pills, I found she has prescriptions for anxiety medications.
Social Relationships,Substance Abuse
<p>Your good intentions to help your friend stay clean, are very caring about her.</p><p>Unless your friend feels like stopping pills, &nbsp;taking them away will mean she finds them some place else.</p><p>The problem that anyone who is addicted to pills has, is that the person is psychologically and at least with xanax, physically addicted.</p><p>Taking pills has basically become a standard part of your friend's life.</p><p>Her problem is bigger than your ability to care.</p><p>If you haven't already done so, tell your friend directly about your opinion on the way she is using pills.</p><p>This is not a guarantee that she'll stop.</p><p>It isa way of you showing that you care about her.</p><p>Offering love and advice are the only things you can do for her.</p><p>Meanwhile, knowing she is hurting herself is probably hurting you.</p><p>Be sure to keep a sense of balance within yourself. &nbsp;Offer your concern and know she is the one who must decide to stop using.</p>