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I suspect my daughter (or possibly her friends) have been stealing painkillers from my medicine cabinet. (I had surgery last fall and had several bottles of pills leftover.) What’s the best way to confront her about this?
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kat40 | 10/15/2007 12:33 AM
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Wow that brings back some bad memories for me. To be honest I was a lot older, but I too used to take my mom's pain pills. And if you think your daughter or her friend's are taking your pills and you know you have not taken them, then more then likely you are right. I started a lot older but I know that there are so many young kids’ these days taking pain killers. The best way in my opinion you can confront her is to sit down and talk to her about it and if she gets really defensive about it then it is more then likely true but if not then see if she thinks one of her friend's has a problem and if she say's yes then maybe you can also talk to the friend to try and help. I hope this help's and sorry so long.
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Nurseratchett1 | 10/11/2007 4:57 PM
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Put a note in the medicine bottle and say, "Do you have a problem? We need to talk. I am watching you because I care. Love, Mom." Make sure you count the pills before the note goes in.
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31cup | 10/2/2007 9:19 AM
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In Reply To: 42's?
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"42" is sometimes a slang term for ecstasy, but from the quotes that you supplied I would be very surprised if that is what they are talking about. However, you are suspicious of them using drugs (if you're on this website) and that is the only non-literal interpretation of that number which is also related to drug use. Please keep in mind however that different groups of teens, youths, and young adults often make up their own slang/codes.
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jpolitiske | 8/19/2007 3:23 PM
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I have seen my niece and her friends posting comments about "42's" on their MySpace page. "Hopped up on 42's". I'm "Bongin your 42's". " Bring your 42's." I'm just trying to figure out what this is.
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JW, Chicago | 7/13/2007 11:02 AM
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Your discomfort discussing this issue with your daughter suggests that there are deeper problems with your relationship with her and how the both of you communicate. I would suggest that you attend counseling and perhaps take a trip abroad together. There are also many parent child Outward Bound types of programs that will help you bond with and build a more healthy relationship with her. Once you can see each other as individuals again it will be very easy to approach her with concerns such as missing medications. Do not take a short cut here. Managing your relationship is the key to open communication.
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