What If My Child is Taking Drugs?

Dec 31, 2023

Are you scared that your youngster may be taking drugs? What can you do about it? How do you talk to them about it?

In this podcast Liz Scott speaks to someone who regularly engages with young people and parents. Marie Arymar gives an overview of how to assess the situation with a young person. During this conversation Liz and Marie discuss:

• The importance of taking stock - ask yourself 'What is going on with my child?'
• Consider why the youngster is taking drugs? Is it masking something, is he/she keeping in with the crowd?
• What boundaries do you have with your child around drugs?
• Is your child getting mixed messages about what is or isn't acceptable?
• Is your fear getting in the way of connecting with them? Do you ask questions which causes them to shut down?
• Be present and aware that your young person, the one you deeply love and care for, is still there. They are not their behaviour. Give yourself time to connect with them in ordinary ways.

Marie Arymar is a clarity coach - you can find out more at Realisationworks.com

Marie's book 'Do You Want to Know a Secret?'

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