PARENT'S GUIDE TO INTERVENTION OF CHEMICAL ABUSE
When you know or suspect your child of having a drug or alcohol problem:
1. Start spending more time with your child.
2. Get to know your child's friends (& their parents) and acquaintances.
3. Investigate why behavior has changed.
4. Control but don't be judgmental.
5. If symptoms remain, investigate more intensely and consider seeking professional help.
6. Communicate with school - teachers and counselors.
7. Communicate with support groups.
8. Take a firm stand against drug and alcohol abuse.
9. Do not argue with your child when he/she is "loaded" or drunk.
10. Develop an open, truthful line of communication where your child feels free to discus any subject matter.
11. Do not attack, find ways to help.
12. Do not lose emotional control, exaggerate or fly out of control.
13. Let the young person know you are concerned and worried.
14. Offer ways to help.
15. Back up no-drug rules with clear-cut behavioral rules and patterns.
16. Enforce your rules, follow through with consequences.
17. Be prepared for your child to test the enforcement of those rules.
18. Set firm but fair limits/standards. Use appropriate, consistent discipline.
19. Do not be afraid of being a strong parent - you are his/her parent, not peer or pal.
20. Do not be afraid of your kids!
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