Since asked as a single question, then my reply would be "Yes, without a seconds thought."
If someone is abusing drugs and their child, the chances are the child abuse is a direct result of drug abuse. And child abuse is never okay, not for any reason, not for any excuse.

They could be the best person in the world when not on drugs, but the fact remains, they are taking drugs, they are abusing their child, and the only way that will change is if you step in.

Very few people will step in to save a child from abuse, rather believing it's not their place. If not your place, then whose? Or they believe someone else will intervene, thus freeing you of the responsibility. What if everyone believes that someone else will step in? Look at it like this instead, if not for you, who will save this child? It's a hard thing to do, going to a police station and causing this much turmoil in a family. In the long run, you've saved them more heartache and tears. And you've saved your self from the overwhelming guilt you'd feel if something had to that child and you knew you could have stepped in.

Once a child's well being is brought into question, everything else must be placed secondary to that. If the person has been a life long friend, this will be difficult, but you could be saving the child's life, and saving your friend from spending life in prison.

If asked separately, I'd have to say, the answer varies.

For just drug use alone? No, I'd urge them to seek help. I couldn't imagine turning my back on someone I consider a friend just for the simple fact that they became hooked on a drug. Not everyone is a strong enough person to stay completely away from drugs and especially not walk away, without assistance, once they've been introduced into that world.

Child abuse? Yes, and I don't care if you're my mother, I'd still turn you in. You abuse a child and you're hurting more then just yourself. Children are the most precious, innocent, and closest thing to perfection in the world. They weren't asked to be brought into the world and their biggest crimes are not understanding adults and wanting things their way. How is any of that considered wrong?

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