What is needed is the support of drug users closest

It is too easy to blame the drug problem on “social unrest” or the “pace of modern society.” Drug users have been found to have begun taking drugs because of physical suffering or hopelessness. The user, driven by pain and environmental hopelessness, continues to take drugs. Though he doesn’t want to be an addict, he doesn’t feel that there is any other way out.

Keep your Son or Daughter from Drugs

We truly hope that you will discover that your teen is not using drugs. If you received negative or positive results, please continue to test on a frequent and random basis. A home testing program really does give kids a "peer pressure free" to say "NO...my parents drug test me".

Results of a positive drug test should not be used merely to punish your child. Drug and alcohol use very often leads to addiction, and punishment alone may not necessarily halt this progression. However, the road to addiction can be blocked by timely intervention and appropriate treatment.

How If Overdose

Many street drugs have no therapeutic benefits. Any use of these drugs is a form of drug abuse.
Legitimate medications can be abused by people who take more than the recommended dose or who intentionally take them with alcohol or other drugs.
Drug interactions may also produce adverse effects. Therefore, it is important to let your doctor know about all the drugs you are taking, including vitamins and other over-the-counter medications.

Thinking About a Change?

The decision to change your drinking is up to you. Mixed feelings are normal. It can help to weigh your pros and cons using our interactive worksheet. Don’t wait to “hit bottom,” as changing sooner rather than later is always better. Once you’re ready to cut down or quit, you’ll find many helpful suggestions in the links below.