Thanks for your reply - I also talked to my aunt that I mentioned because she is one of the few people I can really rely on. I also made plans this morning to start getting more help for myself so I can practice what I preach so to speak. I've always put other people's needs before my own in a lot of ways and that's really a big part of the overall problem. The advice I've been getting from people about these situations is exactly what I expect them to say but it doesn't make it any easier. I told my friend this morning that I would never turn my back on him and I meant it. But now it will be his decision to get some help for himself or I have to tell him to find another place to stay because I can't watch him hurt himself or someone else.