Drug abuse and addiction has been a social problem in America for nearly a century. What may be surprising is that many of these illegal drugs were first introduced by doctors as legal over-the-counter and prescription medications. Here’s more about the history of illegal drugs in America. [Courtesy of PBS.org]
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There are many reasons why teens abuse illegal or prescription drugs. Past studies used to point to “having fun” as the number-one reason teens used drugs, but more recent studies show that teens are using drugs to solve problems. This is important for parents to understand because most parents severely underestimate the impact of stress on their teens. By understanding what motivates your teen to use drugs, you can hopefully step in help them find better ways to cope with their problems.
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If you suspect your child is drinking or using drugs, don’t burry your head in the sand and hope that it is only a “phase.” The best thing you can do is ask your teen about partying and drugs and listen to them non-judgmentally. Here are some tips from theantidrug.com for having this difficult conversation:
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Pregnancy is an exciting time that introduces many confusing and often scary decisions about your health and the health of your unborn baby. One of the hardest decisions for pregnant women to make is whether or not to seek drug addiction treatment. Women who are pregnant often resist drug addiction treatment for fear of judgment, fear of losing custody of their newborn baby and other children, and fear of going into withdrawal and harming the baby further. What many women don’t realize, however, is that there are drug addiction treatment centers that specialize in treating women and providing support for all the unique issues they face.
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