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<blockquote data-quote="AnnieO" data-source="post: 400674" data-attributes="member: 6705"><p>We have Onyxx's possible license in stasis right now. I have a Mommy-gut feeling she is using again, thinking it's OK because her PO hasn't tested her in a while. The thing is, if you <em>think</em> he is using, there are two possibilities - one that he <em>is</em>, or two, that you're paranoid. Personally? Given what else you've said, I don't think you're paranoid. (Others thought I was paranoid... Until Onyxx failed a drug test.)</p><p> </p><p>I second the local drugstore. You may have to ask the pharmacist for a drug test. They come in a variety of types; some test for THC (marijuana), others for more. Go for the ones that test for more. Marijuana is a gateway drug.</p><p> </p><p>Cursory searches of bedrooms <em>do not work</em>. Addicts (especially teens...) know that if they get caught with the stuff in their room, it's over. But if it's in, say, the bathroom, they can say it's not theirs (OK, we don't believe them, but proof...). Check your easy child's room especially. Many other places such as in electrical outlets are popular with these kids too. (Onyxx has a fascination with flat screwdrivers... Outlets tend to have single-line screws...) We've found stuff sandwiched in a pile of DVDs, under the sofa, in the furnace room, stuck up under the sink cabinet... In her bean bag... And especially in her brother's room. You have to be creative, here. I <em>know</em> we haven't found everything...</p><p> </p><p>Another possibility is to contact law enforcement, tell them your concerns and request a drug dog. This can be met with mixed results... We're still on a waiting list from summer.</p><p> </p><p>Last, but not least - HUGS. I know how you feel. Onyxx is almost 16, but far from being an adult.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AnnieO, post: 400674, member: 6705"] We have Onyxx's possible license in stasis right now. I have a Mommy-gut feeling she is using again, thinking it's OK because her PO hasn't tested her in a while. The thing is, if you [I]think[/I] he is using, there are two possibilities - one that he [I]is[/I], or two, that you're paranoid. Personally? Given what else you've said, I don't think you're paranoid. (Others thought I was paranoid... Until Onyxx failed a drug test.) I second the local drugstore. You may have to ask the pharmacist for a drug test. They come in a variety of types; some test for THC (marijuana), others for more. Go for the ones that test for more. Marijuana is a gateway drug. Cursory searches of bedrooms [I]do not work[/I]. Addicts (especially teens...) know that if they get caught with the stuff in their room, it's over. But if it's in, say, the bathroom, they can say it's not theirs (OK, we don't believe them, but proof...). Check your easy child's room especially. Many other places such as in electrical outlets are popular with these kids too. (Onyxx has a fascination with flat screwdrivers... Outlets tend to have single-line screws...) We've found stuff sandwiched in a pile of DVDs, under the sofa, in the furnace room, stuck up under the sink cabinet... In her bean bag... And especially in her brother's room. You have to be creative, here. I [I]know[/I] we haven't found everything... Another possibility is to contact law enforcement, tell them your concerns and request a drug dog. This can be met with mixed results... We're still on a waiting list from summer. Last, but not least - HUGS. I know how you feel. Onyxx is almost 16, but far from being an adult. [/QUOTE]
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