# QUICK! Who should a kid with abusive drug addicted parents call? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 13, 2000, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-who-should-a-kid-with-abusive-drug-addicted-parents-call/25406 "2000-07-13T05:43:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gatsby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df705f/32.png) [@Gatsby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatsby)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2000, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-who-should-a-kid-with-abusive-drug-addicted-parents-call/25406/1 "2000-07-13T05:43:57Z")
The DARE sight doesn’t have a number (unless it’s hidden). I need help fast! I’m working google. Any help is appreciated! ---
**Author:** ![Gatsby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df705f/32.png) [@Gatsby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatsby)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2000, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-who-should-a-kid-with-abusive-drug-addicted-parents-call/25406/2 "2000-07-13T05:46:10Z")
Oh, I should have said abusive parents too. I’m a drug user. I don’t believe in a lot of what DARE does. This is for real thoughj ---
**Author:** ![Gatsby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df705f/32.png) [@Gatsby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatsby)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2000, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-who-should-a-kid-with-abusive-drug-addicted-parents-call/25406/3 "2000-07-13T05:55:08Z")
so far i got Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1-800-662-HELP anyone else? ---
**Author:** ![Gatsby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df705f/32.png) [@Gatsby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatsby)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2000, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-who-should-a-kid-with-abusive-drug-addicted-parents-call/25406/4 "2000-07-13T06:06:58Z")
This was third party, and I was under the impression that it was VERY urgent, as was the woman I was talking to. I don’t know if this girl she was talking to was pranking or not. Sadly, I hope she was. All I can say is, if you happen to know of good resources, they will be passed along. I don’t know if they will go to use or not. ---
**Author:** ![TN\_hippie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/858c86/32.png) [@TN\_hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TN_hippie)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2000, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-who-should-a-kid-with-abusive-drug-addicted-parents-call/25406/5 "2000-07-13T06:15:18Z")
1. If there is immediate physical danger, call 911. 2. If it’s just a general unpleasantness, call AA, NA, Alateeen, Alanon, or any related group. Depending on the size of your city, one or more of these organizations will have a 24-hour Hotline of some kind. 3. If it’s a matter of dealing with life on a long-term basis, look into Alanon, Alateen, or counseling provided by Human Services. 4. Above all, remember the Serenity Prayer: God, grant me the Serenity To accept the things I cannot change, The Courage to change the things I can, And the Wisdom to know the difference. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2000, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-who-should-a-kid-with-abusive-drug-addicted-parents-call/25406/6 "2000-07-13T11:54:10Z")
Gatsby has informed me that he’s been the victim of a bad prank. I’m locking this thread.