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By: Lori | BetweenUsGirls.info

Lori | BetweenUsGirls.info — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:20:08 +0000

Scary but full of useful information. Most parents don’t know what signs to look for. You’ve given all of us a real education here. I’ll definitely stumble this so that more people can benefit from it.

By: RainforestRobin

RainforestRobin — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:01:01 +0000

This is a very comprehensive article. I deeply admire the realistic way you are willing to go out on a limb and speak your mind. And as a parent you go out on a limb in terms of “risking” rejection from your children. Good for you. I have been amazed at how many parents often fear rejection from their children, hence they sometimes give their kids whatever they want…even if it is not good for the kids.

Also, another thing I’ve had a few friends tell me is that they see parents who cannot (for whatever reason) admit or accept that THEIR child might be doing drugs or alcohol so that parent(s) goes into denial (”Unacceptable”, “Won’t go there.”, “No way; not MY kid”, etc”). In doing this they have abandoned their own child. Very very tragic.

In light of that I guess I would say to those parents…wake up and realize that this is NOT about some social status and prefect family image; it is about saving your child’s life! Don’t forget that. This is the real thing and VERY serious.

Thank you from my heart Doc. I really appreciate what you are doing in the world. RainforestRobin (Robin Easton)

By: Dr. Nicole

Dr. Nicole — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:10:47 +0000

Thanks for all your great comments! I am swamped but will respond tomorrow

By: Doc KC

Doc KC — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:05:02 +0000

Another wonderful article! I think there are several keys to keeping kids safe, off drugs, and making good decisions. You have mentioned some fantastic ones in this article.

My keys are
(1) Talk to your kids. Always make yourself available. Don’t blow them off or say you’re “too busy”. Once you do that, they’ll go to unreliable sources like their peers for information
(2) Keep them busy with solid educational activities. With boredom comes trouble.

Thanks for sharing this article. I loved it!

Doc KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com
http://www.GLCzone.com

By: Robyn

Robyn — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:59:51 +0000

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By: Shilpan | successsoul.com

Shilpan | successsoul.com — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:02:29 +0000

Dr Nicole,

Awesome article. I have two teenage daughters. I always worry about the peer pressure and its cynical impact on their lives. So far, they’ve done rather well but I always talk to them about the life, purpose and goodness. I will share this article with them. These kind of info shall be taught openly in schools. I’m stumbling it. It was a great read…

Shilpan

By: heidi

heidi — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:23:40 +0000

This is really scary to think about. Life is alot different for teenagers today and I can see how they might feel the pressures to turn to drugs. Great and enlightening post.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:02:05 +0000

Great post Dr. Nicole!

One of my mentors is an ex drug addict. He is the first to tell you that his drug addiction was the result of unprocessed emotional pain. This is the root cause of all addictions. What brought him through to complete recovery was a cognitive behavioral therapy program that taught him how to process and remove emotional pain. He doesn’t have a desire for drugs anymore because he has dealt with the root cause of the addiction. This is different than counseling because it is training that deals with the root of the problem and from what I have seen is the only way to go.

About prevention: the part where you say “Never act judgmental [to your kids]” I say DITTO! A kid who has no one to listen to them has to turn somewhere to relieve that pain of not being understood. If it’s not drugs it will be something else. My last post on listening http://principlesforpeace.com/?p=87 can teach parents how to listen nonjudgmentally to their kids.

I also highly second your point about focusing on the solution not the problem if your child is on drugs. That’s the only way things can change for the better.

By: Sangeeta Sinhs

Sangeeta Sinhs — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:55:44 +0000

Hi Doc, read your very interesting article. Nowadays kids don’t listen. You know what they say…..we go with the flow…..God knows from where they get these crazy ideas….
I had one or two students who started to become addicted…..I caught them and talked to them……they are out of it. These very kids never listened to their parents…….so, I found out that the talking has to be very effective. Don’t you think so?

By: Erin Happycamper

Erin Happycamper — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:47:37 +0000

kudos! Kids shouldn’t be on drugs, period. This method I think could perhaps work in the ADD department, and keep some kids off of medication. Keep a kid busy & give them stuff to think about.

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By: Zenplease

Zenplease — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:10:11 +0000

What an eye opener this is! You are on a role today, Dr. Nicole.

Be sure to check out my latest post: http://zenplease.com/the-importance-of-distressing-and-relaxation/

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:24:35 +0000

As a teacher, I applaud your candidness! Kids have way too much “freedom” and privacy these days!