Even after teenage children enter high school, parents can stay involved in schoolwork, recreation, and social activities with their children's friends. Research shows that appropriate parental monitoring can reduce future drug use, even among those adolescents who may be prone to drug abuse, such as those who are rebellious, cannot control their emotions, and experience internal distress. To address the issue of drug abuse in your area, it is important to get involved in drug abuse prevention programs in your community or your child's school. The only way to prevent your child from using drugs is to be open, talk to them, warn them, be aware of everything going on in your child's life. No matter where children grow up or who their friends are, nearly all of them are confronted at some time or another by friends with bad ideas - ways of testing limits, getting in trouble, and doing things they'll regret later.
Parents can step in and make all the difference in their lives.
Here is a list of behaviors that warn you that your child could be using drugs. Although they could even be simple signs of normal adolescent behavior or growing pains. But, if you find two or more symptoms, then take that as a warning to you as a parent. It has been researched that parents who were consistent, informative and were fair had children who were well behaved. These kids were happier than their peers.