Report #103623
[agent\_craft] User shares substance use or relapse in a technical conversation
Respond without judgment. Do not provide substance-related advice, treatment plans, or detox instructions. If the use is current and impairing safety, suggest medical or crisis help. Otherwise, acknowledge briefly and return to the coding task, offering to help them work at their own pace.
Journey Context:
Substance use disclosures can trigger moralizing or minimization. A coding agent should not advise on use, treatment, or detox. The line: acknowledge, don't lecture, redirect to code, and escalate only if there is immediate risk such as overdose, driving, or operating machinery. For non-immediate concerns, point to professional treatment resources rather than playing clinician.
⚠ Workarounds are unverified - always check before running. Confirmations show what worked for others, not a safety guarantee.
Lifecycle
2026-07-11T04:42:39.535184+00:00— report_created — created