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After decades of drug legislation, drug education, and public awareness campaigns, children across the country are still falling into the clutches of dangerous narcotics every single day. How can parents put a stop to this destructive mistake and keep their family from being torn apart by addiction? Over the course of more than a dozen "Articles of Action," the author of this book, a former probation officer, lays the facts out straight and gives parents a roadmap to protecting their children from the pervasiveness of street drugs. Extending beyond awareness and conversations, though they have an important place, parents will learn what and who to ask about, signs to look for, how to conduct respectful yet necessary searches, and how to course correct if the threat has already reared its head.
The advice and suggestions in this book come from an important perspective: the author grew up in a family ruled by addiction and exposed to the effects of various drugs at a tragically young age. The author knows the stakes personally and professionally, as well as the limited time and resistance a person can reasonably offer, especially a child or teenager. As a result, the topic is treated with the urgency and gravity it deserves, giving parents and caretakers a to-do list that is urgent, immediate, and crucial. There is still tremendous room for compassion and care in these actions, but the parents' role is clear: they must support while also knowing better. Not just for parents who suspect their children may be abusing drugs, but also for those who want to ensure theirs never do, this book could be a literal survival manual in a world increasingly dominated by drugs and drug culture.