How can I know if my son is using drugs?
Answer:
Don't approach him as though you are asking, just talk to him about it. Find a way to have a conversation about something in the news about drugs and see how he reacts. If he looks happy...he's probably on drugs!
ask.
maybe you should check out with who he hangs out with. if his friends are doing drugs then there is a big chance that he is too.
Pluck a piece of hair from his head and take it to the Lab!
Cheaper Method:
Buy a mouth swab drug testing kit and swab him while he's sleeping (or awake).
Don't be afraid to ask your son such a thing.
First off, you can't be afraid. Second ask him up front and if you still have doubts, take him for a urinalysis. Usually the fear of that will have him fess up the truth.
htey sell drug test at like walgreens and CVS...they are like 15-30 dollars depending on which one you get...tell him its a test to make sure he is getting enough calcium or something like that...don't be afraid to lie...and if you are just say i want to find out something and if he asks "what" then try to explain to him its a drug test and its to find out if any drugs are in his system...if he refuses than I would suspect something...
Hope this works!
You should ask lots of questions, about his friends, where he goes, what he does, and gauge his verbal and nonverbal answers. if he says he is not doing drugs, and you dont beleive him, there are inexpensive home tests available at cvs or walgreens that can tell you conclusively. observe his behavior-are his eyes glazed, pupils dilated..is he coming home later than usual..is he secretive...these are all signs...good luck..
just come out and ask him, although he could lie and say no (if he is using). umm i know my parents would go through my brother's things if they thought he was using, but which is wrong, too. soo only way to know for sure is either a blood test or urine test and /or look through his things.
I am not sure where you can get it but I saw a piece on TV about a kit that you can get. Basically you go around your kids room and do rubbings on a swab then you send it in for analysis. Of course you would rub it on things like clothing, cel phones, ipods or anything that they are in contact with on a day to day basis.
grades start to drop.and there personality change forgetful,blame everyone else except them self.
ask then if he say no drug test him but do not let him know you are going to drug test him
get him tested. be nice and caring. remember you are his mother and you are incharge of him. i bet u that u r sensable and everything
talk to him... if you still suspect, search his room. Buy a home drug testing kit.
Just ask him and try to show him how it is wrong. If you don't want to ask, then you will just have to wait until you find it in his room or something. But if you ask him without going through his stuff, he might recieve your worries better than just rebeling. Good Luck.
Ask him about it, that should be something you should always be asking, regardless. Most likely he will lie to you, he doesn't think you really suspect him. A week or two later, buy one of those home drug tests. You don't have to tell him what it is, make up a lie if you have to. Also, if he really refuses, talk to the school. If they suspect drug use, he has to get a urinalysis by law. They might be able to work something out with you.
If he is using drugs, please take the proper steps. He might even need rehab.
come straight out and ask him, if u feel like hes lieing to you, tell him u have doubts about his honesty and u would like him to go for a drug test to prove hes not... than call your doc..and get a drug test done i think they do them there... good luck and if he is using drugs get him to go to drug councilling or something...if its heavy drugs(cocain,heroin,etc) sign him into rehab!if its only pot tell him he can pay for it out of his own pocket and its not to be in the house, if it does get in the house he isnt welcome back in it!
A lot of things can make you suspect drugs. If his eyes are blood shot, dark under them, seem squinted, or pupil changes in dilation. Since you most likely do his landry you can also check his pockets for lighters or matches or things you think seem abnormal. Also smell his clothes, most drugs taken now have distinct odors you can reconize. If he is really protective over you being in his room, he may be hiding something in there. Wait until he's out with some friends and just have a look around. If his grades are dropping or he is seeming more rebelious, he could be going through depression. Don't make any false assumptions. You can't be afraid to ask, you have to remember, your the parent. It's your responsibility to establish communication with your son no matter what it takes. I wish you luck with everything.
i know cause i am a teenager that if you ask anything to a teenager thatw e know we are doing wrong we denie! Your best bet is to see redness of eyes or take him and be like ui want the doctor to check on your cholestrol and ask th edoctor to give him a drug test or ask the school to give him a drug test but ask them not to metion ur nam ecause if he doesnt do drugs and u acused him ,,,,,,he will never let u live it down !!!!!
I would simply take him to the doctor for a "check up" and have them do a drug screen on him...he doesn't need to know why he is pissing in a cup!
why would u be afraid to ask him? invasion of privacy or his health/life. to me that answer is simple, and if u cant do that then go to ur drug store and buy a drug testgive it to him.
Pupils are dilated, slurred speech, failing grades, money or things of value missing.
Test his piss.
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