Yet understanding the harms associated with drug use is one of the greatest deterrents to drug use by youth. Kids who learned about drugs from their parents are half as likely to use marijuana as those who say they learned nothing about drugs from their parents. And don't blame yourself. The important thing right now is to stay calm, find out what's going on, and get whatever help you need to stop it. Drug use is a preventable behavior.
Drug addiction is a treatable disease.
And like many other diseases, the sooner it's detected and faced, the sooner a sick person can begin to get well. Being alert to the signs of alcohol and other drug use requires a keen eye. It is sometimes hard to know the difference between normal teenage behavior and behavior caused by drugs. On the other hand, changes that are extreme or that last for more than a few days may signal drug use. However, these signs may also apply to a child who is not using drugs but who may be having other problems at school or in the family.