Don’t Tell Your Kids About Any Past Drug Use

A new study has found that it’s actually a bad idea to tell your kids about any experiences you’ve had with drugs in the past, according to sources. Maybe you dabbled with weed in high school or college, or even tried something stronger—either way, the evidence shows that you shouldn’t bring it up with your kids. The study showed that kids were less likely to think that drugs are bad if their parents had openly told them about their own past usage of drugs.

However, the study’s lead author made a point to say “We are not recommending that parents lie to their early adolescent children about their own past drug use.” Rather, “we are suggesting that parents should focus on talking to their kids about the negative consequences of drug use, how to avoid offers, family rules against use, that they disapprove of use, and others who have gotten in trouble from using.” It’s also worth pointing out that it’s never too late to turn a life around, and effective treatment can help rescue someone from drug addiction.

If you have a problem with alcohol or drug abuse or know someone who does, you should seek help now for yourself or your loved one. Thankfully, there is good help available. Detoxification and behavioral therapy have proven to be effective in treating drug dependence. Addicts are often unable to complete treatment on their own or with family members, so it’s very important to seek the right treatment center. At Seabrook, we customize our treatment plans to individual patient’s needs, so you know the help you’re getting is right for you or a loved one. Whether you need an in-patient facility, or outpatient care, Seabrook is there for you with rehabilitation centers in New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and an outpatient center in New York (NY). Contact Seabrook today for any questions about drugs, alcohol, addiction, and treatment.