How To Address A Child With Substance Abuse

Addressing a child with substance abuse can be one of the most challenging and daunting experiences a parent or caregiver faces. Here are six recommendations to guide a parent or caregiver tasked with a child inclined toward substance abuse.

Discuss with them

Many children abusing substances often feel neglected or unheard of by their families, which is why they go along with the crowd.

The first step in handling a child with substance abuse is to sit down as a family and talk about it.

Family counseling could  be the solution

After having a heart-to-heart conversation with the child, a psychologist, Idris Abayomi, said parents should also enroll in counseling sessions to understand how to interact positively with the child.

Invite an expert

Cognitive behavioural therapy is one therapeutic strategy that can assist in addressing underlying difficulties, creating coping mechanisms.

Let there be  discipline

This will help the child understand that there are consequences for certain actions and rewards for good conduct.

Get medical help

Additionally, consulting a medical doctor for any complications arising from a child’s substance abuse is essential for the overall health and safety of your ward is highly recommended.

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