Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions parents have about how to keep their teen-aged children safe from alcohol and drug use. Click each link to watch a video on each topic with adolescent substance abuse expert Dr. John Knight.
How do I keep my kid safe at the after-prom party?
But- I want to be a cool parent
Doesn’t my teen need to drink to be popular?
Should I lock up the alcohol at home?
Should I let my kid hang out at the park?
Is it OK to let my teen have a sip of a drink?
How do I handle my teen going to a sleepover?
I hear kids are bringing alcohol in water bottles…
Is it OK to search my kid’s room?
Should I Be Drug Testing my Kids at Home?
Question
Our local pharmacy sells drug testing kits and I wonder if we should test our son on a monthly basis just to see if he’s clean.
Answer
Parents should NOT do drug testing at home.
Kids can get around the tests; the process is awkward.
Get professional tests if you think there is a need.