Is there any way to know if someone is using illegal substances other than an actual test?
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Well, this is a tough one, not just because of the fact that you suspect mood altering drugs, but because of the social and personal implications involved here, because you state you are an officer.
Without any knowledge of the type of relationship you have with your son, it is quite difficult to advise you.
In general, a non-threating, non-hostile, non-judgemental approach where this possibility can be discussed in private and without embarrasment, especially if he has siblings is a great idea. I'm sure in your line of occupation you have seen a tremendous amount of trouble and problems secondary to the use and abuse of drugs and a high degree of sensitivity regarding this possibility is to be expected on your part.
You must not suspect alcohol, for that can usually be discovered by smelling the breath that is exhaled.
So, in general we are talking about marijuana, inhalents, prescription drugs, or an amphetamine class drug such as Ecstacy or a narcotic type drug ssuch as cocaine.
You don't say how old your son is, but kids usually experiment with downers. Even inhaled tobacco can pproduce significant symptoms of intoxication in a person not tolerant to it.
Mood altering drugs remember, are a symptom of something else, not a disease in themselves. So, how are things with him in general, is he sociable or withdrawn, is keeping up his responsibilities around the home, if he works, has his boss noticed any significant change in him? Does he have friends, and do you know them and their parents?
Moms are usually more sensitive to any changes in their kids than dads are, so talk with her about this if that is appropriate in your family. Maybe for now, let it go, which is indicative of your believing what he told you without objective proof.
Just sort of hide and watch; if you strongly suspect drug use, and if you are really concerned, let him know that since he is living in your home, and you are the dad, you can or will test him unannounced if the circumstances arise that make you highly suspicious of him using.
One fact about drug use that is helpful is that it does progress, so observation of his behavior in a subtle manner would be one way to approach this.
It just may be worth your while, especially in your occupation, to speak with a professionally trained counsellor in chemical dependency.
Parents can sometimes be so emotionally wrought about certain problems that their approach to a solution can be destructive, even with the best intentions.
There is help out there for you, and this is not an emergency. Just be cool, you will most likely instinctively know what to do by talking to people whom you trust and are knowledgeable about these things.
Hope this helps some.
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I would suggest that you go and check out his room.....
Um you might look through his stuff but if you find something else that's unrelated like maybe sex related forget you saw it, just keep your mind on what your looking for cuz it would be rude to just look through his stuff and find something its not as rude if your looking through his stuff FOR something specific and ignoring the other stuff
hmm
lie detector
check on line for signs of use for the drug you suspect. If there are some similarities, get a drug test kit at the drug store.
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