How Parents Can Promote Drug-Free Teens with Home Drug Testing Kits Keeping Your Children Safe and Being healthy is one of your primary responsibilities as a parent. Generally speaking, you must protect your children from the lack of judgment that can accompany their still underdeveloped maturity. Although they may sometimes resent your perceived intrusiveness, children and adolescents need to be exposed to structures and boundaries – so they can learn to create such things on their own a once they reach adulthood. Marijuana use is increasing among adult users. increased among adults in recent years. This is likely due – at least in part – to the fact that many states have passed laws to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as of October 2015, the percentage of adults who reported using marijuana actually doubled between 2001 and 2013. About 30% of marijuana users can be considered addicted to this drug. Drug Use Among Adults and AdolescentsAdults are not the only population experiencing an increase in drug use. Illicit drug use in general is increasing among adults and adolescents. Based on the results of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reported in June 2015 that approximately 24.6 million Americans over the age of 11 have used an illicit drug "in the past month." Regarding this same population (Americans aged 12 or older), marijuana use, in particular, has increased by nearly... middle of paper ... our child, another might be ideal. Realizing that your child may be using drugs can be scary until you have time to think about it. Keep in mind that drug abuse is increasingly common among adults, adolescents, and children, and there are various steps you can take to prevent and combat drug abuse in your child. By keeping the line of communication open, remaining aware of your child's habits and behaviors, implementing drug testing at home, and seeking treatment if necessary, you can break the stigma of addiction and help your child focus on their recovery instead. Links to images: http://www.bigstockphoto.com/image-13909049/stock-photo-teenage-couple-taking-drugs-at-homehttp://www.bigstockphoto.com/image-116296193/stock- photo-man-using-scissors -to-remove-the-word-can't-read-I-can-do-it-concept-for-self-belief%2C-positive-attitude- and-motivation