Persuasive Speech For Seeking Support

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Hello Sarah, Thank you for reaching out and supporting Jen along the way—that’s the best way to help her as she is struggling with what seems to appear as addiction. It is difficult to know what to do when concerned about a friend’s alcohol or other drug use. You are worried about Jen, so reaching out to the online community is a one way of seeking support and assistance. First things first, there are a wide range of resource available to help and support Jen. However, it will ultimately be her decision whether to accept the help. You stated that you are afraid to lose her and are scared to talk to the guidance counselor. She may be angry with you for a while if you do reach out to the guidance counselor, but having a trustworthy adult, such …show more content…

Hanging out after school on a regular basis and eventually the hanging turned into drinking and partying. The partying involved smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, and eventually smoking marijuana. Jen became more and more involved in the party scene, as compared to you. As she got more involved in that atmosphere, she began spending time with strange guys as well. She started taking acid, ecstasy, and frequented parties lasting all night. Recently, her mother was diagnosed with lymphoma and her father got laid off of work. This has you worried as she is changing, dramatically, and this is extremely difficult for you to watch as her …show more content…

Please understand that it is critical seek out a reliable adult for immediate help, as Jen’s problem looks to be too big for you to tackle alone. The SAMHSA’s Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator (2015) is a confidential, wonderful resource for helping find support or immediate assistance. This resource also provides treatment options; one of which would be to visit her primary care doctor, as this will help rule out any medical conditions that may be impacting her well-being. The website link is www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov. The phone number is 1-800-662-HELP, if you prefer to talk with someone (SAMHSA,

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