Helping a friend who is pregnant and with history of substance abuse

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The subject basically tells it all. I'm afraid that she will go back to using drugs again because her boyfriend left her. But this time, she's pregnant at 3 months. She's been depressed since she the break up. What should I do?

Encourage her to access all the support she can. Make sure she knows it’s a positive thing, that it will help.
Might be an idea to start doing something with her or getting her to focus on something, learning crocheting for a baby blanket etc

You have to think of the baby here. Make sure Social Services are aware that she is pregnant, particularly if she is a heroin addict. That drug trumps baby unfortunately and if she starts using again it will be horrendous for the child. I like PP idea about getting her involved in positive things to keep her mind of things and on the baby. You sound like a good friend.

Great suggestions. I am planning to have her join my friends go on a camping trip two weeks from now. Crossing my fingers that she'll join us.

@SandysMam I'm still terrified to inform Social Services. :(

I'm planning to introduce the idea of referring her to a psychologist. I read an article about how much therapy would cost in seeing a psychologist since this a factor to consider because she does not have work at the moment.
This is the article that I am referring to: www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/can-i-afford-to-see-a-counselor-how-much-does-therapy-cost/

@AfunaMbatata I am encouraging her to go back to painting since she likes art so much but I am still waiting for her response.