How to handle suspected drug abuse?

Published February 13, 2011

Question by anonymous: How to handle suspected drug abuse?
My sister has had a long term addiction to crack and I suspect (strongly) that she’s using again (no thanks to a nice inheritance that she’s squandering. My grandparents would be so proud). She now has a 13-month-old daughter and I’m worried about my niece. Ordinarily, she’s well taken care of and thriving, but I know that when my sister is doing her thing, she ignores everything else. What do I do? My niece isn’t constantly suffering, but she’s obviously in a place where smoking is taking place, and I wonder if her diaper’s being changed, she’s being forced to stay in her crib, what kind of people is my sister letting in, etc? And my niece’s father has a history of abuse, too, and I assume he’s doing it as well. Should I call CPS? I’m afraid my niece will be taken away when my Mom and I can care for her. Or, is there a way they’ll mandate drug tests but let my niece stay with her mom? Please help, I feel sick to my stomach. Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by Bethany
the child is the top priority! They will try to get her help-but she will have to commit to it and stay away from users. How would you feel if something unspeakable happened to that child?

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