drugs and alcohol abuse

and I quote demon seed : First question is does your friend want help?

The fact remains that your friend has to ask this question to himself, do I want to get straight?

I grew up in NYC and have seen many of my friends die at a young age and depending on what the substance is, depends on what should be done. You haven't given any details to what he is on or if he sees it as a problem. The only one who sees the problem at this moment is you, open up tell us more...