If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find LOVE in the world. To help determine if there is a teenager in your home who might have an alcohol or drug problem, the following test was prepared by the staff of St. Mary's Hospital Drug Unit and the Minneapolis public schools. They could be buying their drugs from your child, the dealer. Comes from a strong family. Family has a clearly stated policy toward drug use.
Child has strong religious convictions.
Child is an independent thinker, not easily swayed by peer pressure. Parents know the child's friends and their parents. Child is productive and pursues many interests. Child has a good secure feeling of self. Parents have set good example.