When it comes to taking drugs, most parents never envision their kid will drink booze, smoke pot …or take pills.

I’ve seen too many unsuspecting parents… moms and dads convinced their teen’s not the type to try drugs… discover just the opposite. Experimentation is no longer just something the bad kids do. It’s everywhere. So you need to know how to spot whether your child is using drugs.

Watch for sudden and drastic changes in your teenager’s honesty, grades, behavior, attentiveness or friends. And the substance abuse may start with things you have in your kitchen, medicine cabinet or garage.

Even if you have the best kids in the world… stay alert! Keep your eyes wide open. And don’t be naïve. let your naiveté keep you from being Be the protective parent your child desperately needs.

 

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