should i tell my sister

[ingram]

I have found out from a reliable source that my nephew is hevily into heroine. He does'nt look very well and is quite gaunt, he is 23 and is with someone who i think is also on drugs.They have a son who is 1 year old.
I know my sister does'nt know he is on drugs and i just don't know wether i should tell her, i don't want to upset her or cause trouble.Should i tell or keep quiet .

[B00]

Yes definitely, tell her- there's the wellbeing of that one year old child to take into consideration.

[weeal]

maybe she suspects but cant deal with the truth but you must tell her if its true for his own sake and the baby, it might save his life if he gets help quickly

[nutgoneflake]

Put the one-year old first, which means telling your sister. I suspect she won't be as unaware as you think.

xx

[Pirate1]

Do you have a good enough relationship with your newphew to talk to him? Maybe he would like help and doesn't know where to begin. Could you perhaps offer your support to him?

[Whickerman]

100% tell her

[B00]

I'd also tell your sister to think about looking into taking that one year old into her home, i have to be honest and tell you that i think the idea of a baby being brought up by two heroin addicts heartbreaking.

[lorri24601]

if you were in your sisters position would you want to know ?? i imagine you would so i would say definately tell her

[Carakeel]

You must tell her asap! Imagine how your family would feel if you didn't and your sister found out you knew about it all along! You must give your sister the chance to help her son get his life back, away from the drugs. If you don't and something terrible happens to him, just how do you think your family will feel about you preventing them from helping him by keeping quiet??? I'm somewhat amazed you even have to ask if you should tell her! This is your sister's child you are talking about here .... even if he is already an adult! And what about the baby??? Are you really prepared to just stand by and allow the baby to remain in a dangerous situation, just because you don't have the courage to speak up? What if this baby accidentally gets a hold of the drugs and ends up in hospital fighting for its life??? Are you really willing to risk that too? Please, act immediately! This is a very serious situation, so take courage and do the right thing, PLEASE!!!

[bobtheturkey]

cause trouble? i think there already is trouble

[dizzy_girl]

You so have to tell her. My mum was a heroin addict (i obviously didnt know as i was 11 years old when she dies of an overdose) But i just wish someone told my gran so she could of helped my mum and maybe i would still have her today :( Good Luck. And remember its for the best xx