What You Can Do about Cocaine Abuse

Keeping one’s children free from drug is an intense challenge for parents. About one in fourteen high school students uses cocaine before they graduate. Among all Americans aged 12 and older, there are 1.4 million cocaine users. Cocaine is a very strong stimulant and for some people, is very quickly addictive, especially when smoked.

But parents and family can fight back against cocaine abuse. It takes knowing what signs of drug use or addiction to look for and knowing what to do if you find those signs.

It also takes knowing how to educate your children on the potential for damage and addiction to this dangerous drug. But you can do it. We can help you. More than anyone else, parents hold the key to preventing drug abuse by their children. Children listen to what their parents say, even if they don’t appear to. Take action now to prevent abuse of or eventual addiction to cocaine.