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<blockquote data-quote="Jensbee" data-source="post: 414585" data-attributes="member: 11271"><p>As a recovering drug addict who was definetly a self destruction teen, here are my two cents: It is a big mistake to ignore the early warning signs of substance abuse. Without true consequences everything could escalate and go in a horrible direction (take it from me I know). First off, I personally would buy an drug screening kit and test her for substances other than alcohol because its better to over react than under react in these situations. Secondly, your daughter is old enough to where you can sit down and have a open conversation once the storm passes. Allow her to come home on her own and when things calm down a little bit ask her if she feels she has a drinking problem. Undoubtedly the answer will be "no!". Have her prove that she hasn't lost control of her drinking by going to some outpaitent aa teen meetings a few times a week making it clear that if she slips into another 'episode' or is continues her defiance that she WILL be admitted to inpaitent. (hopefully your insurance can swing it). You only have two more months where you legally have control of her and can force her to get help... Thats just my opinion. I know that it is much easier said than done. good luck and keep your head up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jensbee, post: 414585, member: 11271"] As a recovering drug addict who was definetly a self destruction teen, here are my two cents: It is a big mistake to ignore the early warning signs of substance abuse. Without true consequences everything could escalate and go in a horrible direction (take it from me I know). First off, I personally would buy an drug screening kit and test her for substances other than alcohol because its better to over react than under react in these situations. Secondly, your daughter is old enough to where you can sit down and have a open conversation once the storm passes. Allow her to come home on her own and when things calm down a little bit ask her if she feels she has a drinking problem. Undoubtedly the answer will be "no!". Have her prove that she hasn't lost control of her drinking by going to some outpaitent aa teen meetings a few times a week making it clear that if she slips into another 'episode' or is continues her defiance that she WILL be admitted to inpaitent. (hopefully your insurance can swing it). You only have two more months where you legally have control of her and can force her to get help... Thats just my opinion. I know that it is much easier said than done. good luck and keep your head up. [/QUOTE]
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