Pubdate: Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Source: Hutchinson News, The (KS)
Copyright: 2002 The Hutchinson News
Contact:  http://www.hutchnews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1551
Author: Bill Mason
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n403/a01.html
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/testing.htm (Drug Testing)

PARENTS NEED TO ACT IF CHILDREN TAKE DRUGS

Obviously, whoever wrote the editorial against the urinalysis kits has not 
experienced a teen-ager on drugs.

As a parent/step-parent of nine children and 30-plus grandchildren, I speak 
with some authority on whatever can happen with the parent-child 
relationship. Once your child has started with drugs, the only solution 
(ask the experts) is tough love. The parent-child relationship is already 
damaged and your trust has been violated. Drugs have interfered with your 
relationship and will soon destroy your child. You must regain attention 
and respect quickly by whatever means possible.

The UA kit is simple, direct and effective - even if it isn't used.

Reno County District Attorney Keith Schroeder's intentions are to give you 
a tool to keep your child out of the court system. He is to be complimented.

BILL MASON

Hutchinson
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