It takes about 10,000 hours to be an expert in many fields. But it seems addicts are experts at getting money for illegal drugs. They need to know exactly what to say to friends or family to get money for drugs. No, they are not going to state that the funds are for drugs - but will make up scenarios where money will be necessary. Physiological manipulation is a necessary survival skill if they want to get money from people.
They have to be creative
After exhausting previous attempts, addicts have to come up with more creative and new manipulations. The tried and true "money for rent" will only go so far, afterwards, they will have to come up with other convincing scenarios, such as money for their daughter's pre-school lunch - who can say no to that? They really have to sell the manipulation while appealing to your sympathy - if not for them, but for someone else, even for their "poor and starving" dogs.
Give rehab, not money
Don't give addicts money, instead get them to rehab. Without intervention, their addiction will drain everyone financially. Eventually their manipulations will put a wedge between any relationships. It may be hard, but to protect yourself and them, get them professional help - not funds, no matter the guilt trips. Remember, addicts are experts at manipulation, with thousands of hours of manipulating under their belts.
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