How can you determine if someone is sniffing oxycontin, what are the signs? Can she just stop sniffing?

[maria h]

I have a friend who promised me that she has stopped sniffing this drug however I do not believe that she has. She has major mood swings. she has children and a husband that she promised also that she has stopped. What could happen to her if she does not stop and what are signs that we should look for if she still is sniffing oxycontin, I thinks she has had drub abuse problems for many years. Can she just stop sniffing this drug easily without side effects? She keeps promising she will but her husband has valid evidence that she has not. She even has had a straw and the drug in her hand but calls him a liar. Her children are aware of this, Her husband is ready to divorce her but does not want to because of children and finances. She has embarressed the entire family and people she works with also note that something is wrong. I do not think they are aware. She is awful, hatefull. I am afraid for the children eventhough they are older, I am also worried about her husband.

[SwayGirl]

[B][COLOR=darkred]People who are sniffing a lot, you'll see glossy eyes, their eyes will also be 'pinned' (very small pupils) maybe redness around the nostrils, usually blowing nose a lot.[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]Its not really hard to tell.[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]When someone acts like how you described your friend, they don't want or think they need help. If she's been using for a while its very likely that she IS addicted. This means she CAN'T stop on her own without going through withdrawals.[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]I am a part time drug and alcohol counselor. In my experience, the best thing to do is talk to her husband, family and friends who know and want to help about an "INTERVENTION." This will help her and inevitably save her life.[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]Be prepared for her to be angry. They mostly ALWAYS start out angry.[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]You are a good friend. I'm sure her husband loves her and her kids NEED her. You DO have to take care of YOU too. Its time to set some boundaries. Her family really needs to as well because they are probably as sick as she is (not on drugs but being enabling or co-dependant) and need help too. (Usually)[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]There's a lot more to an Intervention so read up on it. There's a lot on the Internet.[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]Look up 'Drug addiction,' 'drug intervention' etc. You will find a lot of help.[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]Good luck![/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]I hope this has helped.[/COLOR][/B]