When faced with a child's substance use, it can be easy to get caught up in trying to “fix” them and get them to stop using immediately. But, often it can be more helpful to pause, take a breath and try to understand the reason behind why your child is experimenting with drugs or alcohol in the first place.
Just as you get something out of eating a favorite dish at a restaurant or a favorite activity of yours, your child is getting something out of using substances – even if they can’t articulate it right away.
Watch
helpline specialist Karla explain how to think about your child's substance use differently:
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