1Stop being so forgiving when they say "I'll get better" or "I'm going to stop." Forgiving them and giving them another chance only hurts yourself.
2Secure any valuables they could get their hands on to pawn. When in need of a fix, they tend to act rash and do anything. If the valuables are big like a TV, make sure you are awake when they are to watch them.
3Help them to sleep frequently. They can't do any damage if they are sleeping. You could give them sleepy tea or ask a doctor to give them sleeping pills like Clonidine.
4Restrict transportation access. If they have keys, it's only more tempting to go out and get drugs. If they do need to go out then go with them. They aren't just going to get milk if they say they are. Nothing hurts accompanying them.
5Check their cell phones when they sleep. It seems sneaky, but you have to protect them from themselves and other influences. If you can figure out who is supplying them, you can tell them to stop. They may have also traded some of your valuables for drugs to people they called.
6Be the rock you need to be. During a situation like this, you need to make sure you can be emotionally strong. It's very stressful.
7Make sure if you have any children to protect them at all costs. They should not be in a violent or loud situation. They hear everything and they get scared and stress too. They might see it that school is their only refuge for that situation. Always put them first.
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