If your teen child has been caught doing drugs, you may be feeling unsure about how to handle this difficult and complicated situation. A single incident of drug use doesn’t necessarily warrant drug treatment is if he or she has been caught using drugs repeatedly. This indicates either that your punishments have not gotten through, that his or her desire to abuse drugs is overwhelming, or both. In any case, it’s clear that more drastic measures are needed.
Another huge risk factor is an association of teen drug use with other dangerous behaviors. For example, if your teen drives recklessly or has unprotected sex in addition to using drugs, this is a sign that things have spiraled out of control and that he may be a danger to himself. This situation definitely warrants