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Drug Test your Kids at Home

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Published:07/07/2008 Safety
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Firstly it is important to know that as a parent/guardian YOU ARE NOT ALONE & The concern about teen drug abuse is affecting many parents today. Youths are particularly vulnerable to the pressure to experiment with illegal substances and prolonged drug use can have a multitude of negative effects on young people both psychological and physical.

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The Number #1 reason why teenagers don't use drugs is their parents. Teens who say their parents would strongly disapprove of them trying marijuana are much less likely to use an illicit drug than those who think their parents would not strongly disapprove.

A necessary part of preventing drug use in the home lies with drug testing. Sometimes verbalizing a no drug policy isnt enough. In fact, opting to perform drug testing on your child or teen can greatly reduce the likelihood of them trying drugs or succumbing to peer pressure.

However it is important to let them know your reasons and listen to their opinions and concerns, as your child may be hurt or upset by your decision, even if it is made with their best interests in mind.

A necessary part of preventing drug use in the home lies with drug testing. Sometimes verbalizing a no drug policy isn't enough. In fact, opting to perform drug testing on your child or teen can greatly reduce the likelihood of their trying drugs or succumbing to peer pressure. Whether or not to establish drug testing in the home is an important decision and there are many factors to consider. Your child may be hurt or upset by your decision, even if it is made with their best interests in mind. It is important to let them know your reasons and listen to their opinions and concerns.

Utilizing drug testing in the home can put a stop to drug use before it starts. A good drug testing policy that incorporates random and periodic drug testing can help to ensure your teenager is drug-free. And although it may seem difficult to start, placing your child on the road to a life without drugs early on helps to guarantee that they will have a brighter future and a happy, healthy life. The time, effort, and money are worth it when weighed against your child's future.

Should you discover your teen is using drugs, there are many ways to go about putting a stop to it. Intervening now is the best way to end your child's drug use and get them the help they need. While it is certainly a difficult situation to navigate, stepping in and helping your child beat their drug problem is the first step in the right direction.


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