Suspicion of drugs...

@sunshine4 (8703)
United States
April 16, 2007 1:31pm CST
What would you do if you had a suspicion that your 18 yr old is doing coke? I have always been suspicious of my son smoking pot since he was 13 and I found a home made pipe. He got into some trouble and then was given weekly drug tests. I thought that he had straightened up. This past week I went threw some of his stuff and found a bag with drug misc in it. It had small straws, razor blade, broken cd case and white substance on it. His girlfriend has been here a lot lately. I know that she smokes pot and always talk to my son about her drug habits. My son just got a 'real' job working full time and he had to take a drug test before being hired. My husband and I asked him to tell us if there were any chance of him not passing this drug test. He said no. He passed the test and got hired. Now I find this bag of stuff and ask him if it is his. He said it is a freinds. I don't believe him. He is in the process of moving out and I am very worried about his choices. Is there anything as a parent that I can do regarding this situation? If he were 17, I would have had him put in a rehab, but at 18 I don't know if I can do anything.
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@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
17 Apr 07
all you have to do is pray that he will be alright after he moved out of your house..just continue giving guidance to him even hes far from you..
• United States
18 Apr 07
Oh, Sunshine, I'm going to send hugs your way. I can't imagine how worried you are. I wish I had advice but I don't. Please keep us updated....
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@jen20619 (1300)
• Ireland
17 Apr 07
yes i do would have him put in rehab.you have to be very careful when it comes to teenagers.
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
17 Apr 07
I would have him put in rehab, but he is 18 and he has to admit himself.
@denden (802)
• Philippines
17 Apr 07
As a parent,you must be protective and always monitor of you kids or son or daughter because in that stage adolescent that is that stage of exploring and they are exposed to some bad influence friends so you must be more protective with your kids.
@gemini1960 (1161)
• Philippines
17 Apr 07
just constant reminder on what is the right thing to do..thats is our role as a parent..and it is not already our fault if he is going to be in trouble ..hes big enough to decide what is right and wrong and lastly dont forget to pray for your son to be enlighten always..
• Philippines
17 Apr 07
I agreew ith what others have said. Your sone won't keep such substances or gadgets for others, especially if he is not using it. He should not tolerate such if he ain't using it. Better confront your son again and have a heart to heart talk. Make him feel that he is already a grown up and he is responsible for his actions. You should guide heim because he still a minor. Do inform him also what are the pros and cons of using that substance. And worst scenario is he might end up in jail or die instantly because of overdose. I am sure he will understand if you explain it very well. Goodluck!