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[quote=Anonymous]My nephew, who is 19 has had some issues with drugs (lots of pot, recently oxy) and now I just learned from his sister (confidentially) that he is using heroin and trying to get off (according to him) on his own, via methadone clinic.  I am doubting the methadone part, but I do think he may be addicted to heroin.   She said he told her in confidence and not to tell his dad (the only viable parent in this situation).    His dad is my brother, and we are pretty close.   I could not handle someone knowing this about my child and not telling me.   Particularly, as I have felt strongly that this was where he was headed as he didn't get treatment of any kind (therapy or in or out patient) for the persistent and previous drug issues.

I know I have a moral obligation to keep her confidence, but I also have a moral obligation to try to help save this kid's life.   WWYD?   I could tell her that she has to tell her dad, or I will.  I could tell my nephew the same (which would cue him that his sister told me).  Or I could just tell my brother and hopefully we can get going on an intervention.  He has to admit himself (I think) to rehab at this age (almost 20).

He lives in Boulder and is a smart kid before all of this happened, attending CU Boulder, but recently failed out.

Wow, this is hard and so sad.

All advice welcome.  [/quote]

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