Hi everyone *waves* I have a friend who has a substance abuse problem but is in deep denial. He uses marijuana and alcohol on a daily basis, and he's only sixteen. His dad died when he was younger, so that probably has something to do with it. He shows symptoms of depression also.

I know he's grounded at the moment because he came home drunk one night. I just want to have the chemical health counselor to talk with my friend's mother about putting him in treatment. He needs it so bad.

Should I even go through with telling the chemical health counselor at school? I've had people give their opinions on this, and I'd like to hear yours, if you don't mind.