Who’s Giving Drugs To Kids?
Recent
studies reveal that many times drug use in kids begins at home, while under the
care and guidance of parents.
Starting as young as 12, kids are more likely to get prescription
or over-the-counter drugs and alcohol at home than to use “street” drugs. They get these household drugs in the
medicine and liquor cabinets. Here’s how
to approach this situation if your child, or one of their friends, acts
suspicious:
Ø Know the
facts. This isn’t just an urban problem. Suburban kids are just as likely to abuse. Plus, the teenage brain is much more prone to
addiction and susceptible to peer pressure.
Ø Have the
drug conversation with your kids. You can find good information for the
discussion at www.theantidrug.com.
Ø To be on the
safe side. Consider locking up the liquor cabinet and
keeping all prescription drugs in a lockbox.
Ask your friends and family members to safeguard their prescription
drugs and alcohol as well.
Ø Properly
dispose of old medicines. Don’t just toss them in the waste can.
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