Comments on: Getting High on Prescription Drugs

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:33:00 +0000

I have NEVER heard of a ‘Pharm Party.’ I have never thought prescription drugs are safer than illegal drugs. But you say I have, or am capable of doing these things. How condescending. You say yourself, kids are looking for ways to get high. Thats because WE ENJOY GETTING HIGH. Why don’t you accept that instead of putting it ‘off limits?’ That MIGHT JUST be why so many kids do drugs. Being stoned is awesome, but it’s even cooler that we’re defying our parents. But apparently thats not relevant. Maybe if marijuana was legal, it wouldnt be criminals who get in touch with your kids.

By: ChooseHelp

ChooseHelp — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:21:16 +0000

I think what is truly the most important thing that parents can do is simply talk to their kids about drugs – I know, I know, It’s been beaten into our heads already – but the astonishing thing is – only about half of all parents are talking to kids about the dangers of drugs, and far less than half of all parents are talking with their kids about the dangers of prescription drugs.

It may seem as though our kids aren’t listening, but studies have shown that parents talking to kids about drugs is far far more effective in keeping kids safe than relying on other sources, like school drug education programs – or other media.

The important thing when talking to your kids though, is to be honest. If you try to scaremonger, and you get caught in a lie – or an exaggeration, you lose all credibility.

Very informative and comprehensive post – should be required reading for all parents of teens and nearly teens!

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By: Lauren Ayers

Lauren Ayers — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:42:20 +0000

Strange as it might seem, childish minds often don’t understand adult perspectives, and so young people can be surprised that parents are upset when a child dies (sometimes of a drug overdose). It helps to remind youngsters how important they are to us, and how all that parents do is to protect them and to insure a healthy future. It also helps to remind kids that the most important thing that they can do for their parents is to stay safe.