Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How do doctors tell if a teenager is using drugs/alcohol?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Teen Drug Use: This is very difficult. First and foremost, put your trust in your teen and simply ask her or him are you using drugs. After that, the only way is to tell your teen that you are suspicious and go in for a check up. Explain your feelings and ask the physician for a drug screen. The right doc will ask to speak to your child first and then test. If negative, then go for random testing.
Answered 5/29/2013
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Never used drugs or alcohol. But if it was a psychosis episode as well (doc didn't say) , will Lexapro (escitalopram) help steer that away?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
While getting a colonoscopy, can doctors tell if you've been smoking marijuana or drinking alcohol a couple days prior?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My boyfriend often looses erection when it comes to put the condom or to start intercourse, but usually his second erection lasts about on hours.He works a lot, exercises, eats healthy foods , does not smoke, does not uses alcohol or drugs.His doctor pres
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can you tell me what you suggest if someone was dealing with post acute withdrawal syndrome after quitting alcohol, would the doctor possibly prescribe anxiety medication?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is there anything odd or developmentally problematic with a teenager using a pacifier instead of drugs or alcohol as coping with problem?
I was a drug addict while being a teenager now I feel this need to always cobsume everything food alcohol buying things etc.. How can I treat this?
Can you tell me how doctors treat acute alcohol poisoning?
My sgpt is 74 and i don't do any drugs nor drink alcohol. My doctor says it's okay?
Might it be that a a doc turn his patient in for alcohol or drug abuse to the police or social services?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
