To quote the late, great, Gregg Allman (RIP)

....it just ain't my cross to bear

"The road to Hell...is paved with Good intentions "

Good on you for caring! But I agree with the others, stay out of it. That's a best friend or family conversation, not a "sort of friends" conversation.

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Send it. Why not? Would it make the situation any worse?

Just send it already.

The downside? Once it's sent, it's subject to the interpretation of the recipient.

The young man's boundaries/sensibilities have been altered.

I can picture the situation becoming worse.

I have felt with this, no text, let someone closer deal with it.
I know it sounds cold, but just bringing it up could blow up in your face.

I never did see anyone drop the dry goods until they were on their knees. It isn't ever really one of those take it or leave it deals, when people finally let go of it, there are claw marks where they tried to hold on.

I learned a long time ago to never send a text message I wouldn't say to someone's face. If you're able to say it to his face...don't text it? You've had a long relationship with him...meet up with him somewhere and say it.

Randy

That gave me the giggles.

But seriously STAY OUT OF IT. Crazy bastard might flip out and think all of his problems are your fault and come back with a gun.

Its up to you if you send it or not. I would call though.

Is reaching out to him consistent with your core values? Is so, do so.. If not, let it be...

It should be an easy answer for you as you know yourself. But I am sure it would not be great to learn it all went down hill for him and you said nothing...

Cheers

Face to face...... no text.

I respectfully disagree....it has nothing to do with "core values", and there's not a person here that wouldn't help a brother out....normally. Addicts are a different matter entirely however....btdt :(. No good deed goes unpunished....casual acquaintance...no way it goes well for the OP...imho.