Here are Some Guidlines and Precautions to Take When You Believe Your Kid is Abusing Methamphetamines:

• Learn all you can about methamphetamine.
•  Sit down with your teen (when she/she is not high) and talk calmly with him/her about what you noticed and try to remain non-judgemental.
•  Get an evaluation from a health professional skilled in diagnosing adolescents with meth, and other substance abuse problems. You may want to get involved with an intervention program to learn techniques that will help convince a drug user to accept help. For the user, there are self-help, outpatient, day care, residency, and 24-hour hospitalization programs.
•  The right treatment program depends entirely on the circumstances and the degree of drug involvement. Here, you'll need professional help to make an informed choice.
• Family participation is key to success. This can mean personal or family counseling. It may also involve participating in a support group where you learn about co-dependency and how not to play into the problems that might prompt further drug use.
• Call 1.888.484.1053 for information about treatment facilities in your area.  Or call your family doctor, local hospital or county mental health society or school counselor for a referral.
• Act now and get help.

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