Mortified, Janie's parents placed her unwillingly into a chemical dependency treatment program. Today Janie is a happily married mother and college graduate. She credits her parents and family for saving her life. Unfortunately, Janie's story is not unique. Drug experimentation and use among teens is alarming.
Every family is at risk, regardless of income status and family dynamics.
Drugs do not discriminate. Parents must take a proactive stance to prevent their teen from falling victim to the often deadly predator of drug experimentation and abuse. As a parent you must talk to your teen about the dangers of drugs . Many teens believe they are invincible, and death or addiction will not happen to them. At the very least, drugs will destroy their future.