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If Your Child is Using: How to Step In and Help

Intervention is not always a formal process involving drug counselors and group confrontation. Substance abuse treatment can actually start right at the kitchen table with a conversation.

If You Think They’re Using: Drug Abuse in Teens 13-17

If you're at all concerned that your teenager is using drugs or alcohol and is in need of an addiction intervention, take action right now to help your child get back on track to a healthy life.

If You Think They're Using: Young Adults 18-25

The most important step you can take in addiction intervention for an adult is to speak up and urge him or her to get help. This is especially crucial if you notice any of the early signs of full-blown addiction.

If You Catch Your Teen Smoking Pot

If you catch your teen and his friends smoking pot, first, don’t panic. You’ll handle the situation most effectively if you can remain calm. Then, says Phillippe Cunningham, a Ph.D. in clinical psycholog and assistant professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Medical University of South Carolina:

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