Posted by jujube on December 21, 2004, at 19:33:37
In reply to dealing with the crack dealer, posted by alesta on December 21, 2004, at 18:55:31
It's been awhile since I visited this board. I saw your post, and wanted to reply, even though I have no experience with drug dealers. I just wanted to suggest that you be careful taking matters into your own hands (such as telling the dealers that you will call the cops). I don't think a drug dealer would run away with his tail between his legs after such a threat, and you could be putting yourself in danger. That is not to say that you shouldn't alert the police and work with them to put the dealers behind bars, if that is what you decide to do - just don't tell the dealers that you will be doing it. I don't know the circumstances that require you to live with your ex, but are there alternate living arrangements you could make to get away from that scene? If you decide to go to the police, it is not unlikely that your ex could be in trouble as well.
Whatever you decide to do, please make sure that you protect yourself and don't put yourself in harms way.
Take care.
Tamara
> hi,
> i currently live with a crack addict (my ex). his crack dealer comes right to our door sometimes. i tend to not answer the door, as it's usually only drug dealers who come here. is there something i can do to get this dealer behind bars without getting my ex in trouble? i can't stand to watch this jerk take every penny my ex has. there have been periods where i've been more involved, e.g. i've told dealers i'd call the cops if they came back, etc. should i do that? my ex would kill me if i did. i was just wondering of anyone here had any ideas to help. i know it's his problem and he has to want help and to take care of myself, but if i can do something to help, i'd like to. although i am prepared to possibly hear that there's nothing i can do. thanks.:)
>
> amy
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