Question 1

Why is it hard to teach drug education?

Accepted Answer

Despite the proliferation in anti-drug education programs throughout the last several decades, it can be difficult to find resources the help parents know what to tell their kids about drugs. In addition, schools, religious organizations, and other groups your children participate in regularly may not approach the topic constructively, or at all, or may offer conflicting ideas about how, why, and whether to stay drug-free.

Question 2

Are parents to blame for child addiction?

Accepted Answer

The only thing harder than facing drug addiction may be facing your child’s addiction to drugs or alcohol. Raising and supporting a child with a substance use disorder can be scary, and to make it worse, most parents blame themselves for their child’s mistakes. Not only is this blame usually misplaced, but when parents blame themselves, it can make it more difficult for them to do what really counts; getting help for their child while remaining healthy themselves.

Question 3

How can parents protect their child from addiction?

Accepted Answer

Drug and alcohol addiction arises from both genetic and environmental factors. Parents clearly have no control over genetic factors, and if they have a family history of addiction, the only thing they can do is to properly educate their children about the increased risks they face. While you can’t completely control who your child spends time with, it’s a good idea to encourage them to only spend time with friends who you feel are good influences.

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Am I to Blame For My Children’s Drug Addiction?

Posted on March 30, 2017 (Updated - November 23, 2021) by Eric Paskin

Insurance can cover up to
100% of treatment

Tag: teenage drug addiction

Am I to Blame For My Children’s Drug Addiction?

Posted on March 30, 2017 (Updated - November 23, 2021) by Eric Paskin

Insurance can cover up to 100% of treatment

Insurance can cover up to
100% of treatment