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I am so sorry to hear this. Having an addict brother who carried on for many years and eventually became a meth dealer, the reality is they have to hit their rock bottom. They have to decide what that is. For my brother, it took going to federal prison for dealing meth across state lines. That...

Got the hair test back and it was negative. Just got a bunch of urine tests to have here and will test the next morning if I have suspicion. He knows better than to argue about taking a test. I put those blue tabs in the water tank for cleaning, but also helps to prevent him from putting toilet...

What's the best at home kits you've all used? I just tried the Psychemedics hair test, waiting on results. I have read that sometimes weed doesn't bond well to hair, especially if its dark. Has anyone done hair testing?

Has anyone ever turned their kid into the cops? Sadly, I've considered this. Thinking this is something that may be a wake up call since he thinks pot is "no big deal?"

Thanks for sharing. Interesting to read two different ways to handle the initial situation. This really proves that no matter what we do, or don't do, they will do what they want, right?!?! So frustrating for all us parents. :( We can only each do the way we think is best and hope they can make...

Sam3 - sounds like a rough road. :( For all of you. I hope that he gets and stays clean/sober. I don't know if I'll be able to let my son live here once he's 18, I told my hubby he causes me so much stress. That's 2 years from now so we'll see.

Did he know when you were going to test him? When we test my son it's always right when he wakes up and heads to the bathroom as normal, then I say oh and fill that cup up. I don't go in with him, but have the strips to monitor temp & ph, etc. to be sure it isn't tampered with (like adding...

Sam3 - curious, what is the status of your son now? How old is he?

Thank you Sam3. This means more than you know. I know living through and witnessing what I witness affected me in ways I cannot even gather words for, also for watching what it did to my mother was horrific. This board has helped me process a lot of my feelings, so thank you all. I will keep...

Ugh! If only I had a drug sniffing dog, the time it would save me!!!!

Thank you for sharing everyone, again so helpful. What have been some creative hiding places in the home your child has stashed drugs? I keep looking!

Those of you that have been down this road.... assuming I catch my teen using marijuana again (and it's probably when not if) what form of consequences have you all used? What was really not effective? We are thinking driving, his vehicle, phone, grounding. For how long? And how is the best way...

Oh littleboylost - I am so sorry about your son. I very much appreciate your words of wisdom. Do you have other kids? I also have a 14 year old. It truly proves that kids will do whatever they want as we did everything they 'recommend' to keep your kids off drugs. We are good parents, I work...

I'm so sorry pigless. Yes, I thought that since my son knows the hell that my family went through with my brother he would be more cautious. So frustrating.

Thank you for your kind words. This forum really help as no one can give good advice on something they've never walked though. I will keep on it and try everything I can in hopes he chooses another path.

Thank you and I know I need to take care of myself. Easier said than done, unfortunately. I ordered the book, should be here Monday! Any other words of wisdom from anyone that's been down this road would be appreciated. I do think it's fairly early in this game, so what should I do, not do, look...

Thank you so much for sharing. It helps so much to be able to talk to someone. How is your son doing now? At what age did he start with weed? Has he progressed to other drugs? It's helpful to know others experiences and if you could go back, what would you do differently? I will continue to...

Thank you RN0441. I do talk to my husband about it but he doesn't worry like me. He says he's just experimenting and not to worry. He hasn't lived with an addict, so I don't expect him to understand fully. I too am scared that this will lead to more serious drugs, that's my worry. We told him in...

In May my 16 yr son came home and appeared "off." I grew with with a brother who used drugs and instantly knew what he was up to. We confronted him, at first denied, then when we told him we'd take him to the hospital in the AM for testing and his consequences would be far less if he came clean...