AHS Views

There have been several news stories lately about parents testing their kids for drugs. Some feel it’s an invasion of privacy but the fact is, it could save their lives. And if there’s a problem it will be known about so early that it’s quite possible drug testing will prevent them from ever taking drugs or, at least, taking them more than once or twice, and they’ll never wind up needing addiction help.

Kids may resent it but they just don’t realize how tempting it can be when you’re being urged by so many people around you to just try it out. While there are kids who wouldn’t fall prey to that temptation, it’s hard to know who will and who won’t. Young adults who seem happy, goal oriented, in control of their lives and with no problems at all are often the same kids that wind up taking drugs.

Addiction help services are available to get someone off drugs or alcohol but, really, it’s best not to start them in the first place. Each person’s metabolism is different, and each reacts differently to different substances. Honestly, you never know what’s going to happen. Drug testing may be the only option for parents who want to be 100% sure and, eventually, as kids see others in trouble and needing addiction help services, they’ll be glad they got it.