Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Step 1
Seek out a certified drug counselor who will help your family find a treatment program.
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Step 2
Enlist the aid of your family physician, the local hospital, the school social worker, the school district's substance abuse coordinator, other parents whose children have been treated for drug abuse, or the county mental health society.
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Step 3
Call the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at 1-800-662-HELP for referrals.
Comments
sherryk9210 said
on 4/16/2009 Thanks for your article, Alcohol is a big issue also, please visit www.madd.org/ for more information. Join the free newsletter and be alerted when you can help with just a couple of clicks Thank you, Sherry
trenee169 said
on 1/12/2009 When It comes to our kids, and if we really love them.....We better began falling to our knees...because if you tried everything else and you are absolutely exhausted..then began to pray for your child. If you don't believe in God...Then go ahead and allow your heart to broken a few million times first, because thats what it will take for you to try God. Just TRY HIM!
Anonymous said
on 3/27/2006 When I had a drug problem myself, my parents threw random threats at me, i.e phone police, get kicked out, call my friends parents and tell them there son/daughter is using drugs, but these never worked. The best thing to do is to show your son/daughter that they can have fun without the drugs, and get them concentrating on something else. This is what helped me.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Allow them to take up a hobby (swimming, badminton, painting, basketball). Let them focus on their favorite hobby, don't interfere in their hobby, give them a little space. They focus on their hobby and would not think of other things. Give them examples of the the consequences of taking drugs, tell them what would happen if they take. Most importantly don't give them stress. Too much stress gives them the option of taking drugs to get away from their life.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Talking to your kid is the first step... ALWAYS! Don't go behind their back to try and solve the problem for them. Most kids know they have a problem before you do and don't need you to tell them. Have a non-accusitory conversation with them about the dangers of drugs and then ask them if they have any questions or comments. Don't be mad if they don't admit to anything at first... They know they need help they just may not have known they could get it from you... Remember to always be supportive of them never tell them they are disappointed because you will lose their faith in you and then you'll both be disappointed.