Supporting Your Child Through Drug Use: Finding Treatment & Resources
Once you have determined your child is using drugs, the next step is to find a treatment that is best for your child and your family.
Instructions
Seek out a certified drug counselor who will help your family find a treatment program.
Enlist the aid of your family physician, the local hospital, the school social worker, the school district's substance abuse coordinator, other parents whose children have been treated for drug abuse, or the county mental health society.
Call the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at 1-800-662-HELP for referrals.
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