Suspicion of drugs...

Well first off, pot is nothing like coke or meth. And from what you described, it could be meth or coke. The straws are for scooping or snorting, the broken cd case could be used for the drugs to be put on when he is doing his thing, and of corse the razor is to cut it and make lines.

That isn't a sign of pot, that is a sign of a more harder drug.

I would rather my child be smoking pot then meth or coke.

I would just watch for other signs, like him dropping weight and not eating much. Black under the eyes from staying up all nights of the hour and so on.

If you really think it's coke/meth he is using then just keep pushing him to stop and if it gets worse all you can do is cut him out of your life until he is better because this drug will ruin families.

I been down this road. Just be alert.

Have you ever heard of the show called Intervention? If not, you might want to look into watching that show, it can help you with this problem or give you advice. You can also call a drug hotline and they can give you advice on what to do with your son since he is over the age of 17.

Good luck!

hi friend,
this is very difficult but not impossible, i think if you want safe your child for drugs, then i think dily give her knowledge about the disadvantages of the drugs and always care your child and always check their friend circle which he can make for enjoying because mostly due to a bad friend circle a child can go in the wrong way so friend always be carefull about her friend circle .
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He probably isn't going to tell you if he is on drugs. There are many things on the market to help pass a drug test, so just because he passed doesn't mean he is clean. As for him holding drugs for a friend, that's probably a lie. Drug addicts keep their drugs one place and that's in their own pocket,never would someone thats using chance someone stealing their stuff. Have a heart to heart with him and if that don't work you could try scare tatics, such as the old commercial with eggs, this is you and this is you on drugs. Show him the effects that drug abuse will have on his life and health. I wish you all the best, and Good luck.

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Well if hes an adult there's not much you can do but hope he straightens up. I really hate to be the bearer of bad news but just because your son did'nt fail his drug test doesnt mean he isnt doing it. There are these drinks you can buy that flush the body within 24 hours of drinking. In my personal opinion is just hope that he isnt taking drugs and made it is his friends and also just keep in mind maybe he will pick right from wrong but if not all you can do is stand by his side or cut all contact. I had the same problems many years ago and most of it could have been contributed on my ex because she was the same as your sons gf. Well I did have problems for 3 years beofre one day I was at my mom's house and caught a look at myself in her bathroom mirror and thats when I seen it. I was really skinny and looking sick and I though right there and then things had to change. Well I cut back but it was'nt enough because I ended up getting arrested. When I got out I did the only thing I could and that was get away from all the bad influneces including the ex. I just hope your son does'nt have to go through all I did but if he does I recommend standing by his side not contributing just being their for support and eventually I think he will come around. Take care and good luck to you and your son.

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You should sit with your son and explian to him the gravity of doing drugs... Don't push your opinion on him, cause that would push him towards trying it... And since he's moving out, there would be no supervision either... Try to use a bit of reverse psycology on him, that normally works with teens...

Sorry you're going through this!

I would do whatever you can to delay his moving out-- sounds like he has some troubles and moving out will give him way too much freedom. 18 may be legally an adult, but it's still a child in my book! They all say it's their "Friends" stuff and you obviously know better.

Talk with him, tell him you're concerned. Tell him the dangers of drugs. Sounds so After-School Special,but it's true. If you say well,he's an adult and you can't do anything about it, that's basically condoning it.

PM me if you want to chat- I'm going through a similar situation but my son is in his 20's.

yes i do would have him put in rehab.you have to be very

careful when it comes to teenagers.

erm.. i think it's time for you to advise him.... but.. i believe that it won't work.. you know why? because i've seen many in my countries where they just don't listen to their psrents.. they get so addicted to it that they can even rob their own parents to get some money.. hurmph.. maybe you can give a soft talk to him? discuss about his problerms.. i don't think most teenagers take drugs for fun.. there must be a cause:)

just constant reminder on what is the right thing to do..thats is our role as a parent..and it is not already our fault if he is going to be in trouble ..hes big enough to decide what is right and wrong and lastly dont forget to pray for your son to be enlighten always..