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Can you tell your therapist about drinking?
In a mental health program, such as an outpatient clinic, therapists are more likely to ask about your present and past drug and alcohol use, but they don’t usually follow up with drug and alcohol tests, so if you dont feel like sharing the information, they, too, wont know the truth.
Is it illegal to lie to psychiatrist?
Most people realize that being in possession of a controlled substance without a prescription is illegal. This makes it illegal to lie to a doctor to obtain a prescription for a controlled substance.
What are the negative effects of underage drinking?
Consequences of underage drinking. Alcohol-related accidents are a leading cause of teen deaths. Teen drownings, suicides and murders also have been linked with alcohol use. Sexual activity. Teens who drink tend to become sexually active earlier and have sex more often than do teens who don’t drink.
What can you do to prevent underage drinking?
Other ways to prevent underage drinking. Describe the rules you follow, such as not drinking and driving. Don’t serve alcohol to anyone who’s underage. Encourage healthy friendships. If your teen’s friends drink, your teen is more likely to drink, too. Get to know your teen’s friends and their parents.
What should I do if I suspect my teen is drinking?
Seeking help for underage drinking. If you suspect that your teen has been drinking, talk to him or her. Enforce the consequences you’ve established. If you think your teen might have a drinking problem, contact your teen’s doctor or a counselor or other health care provider who specializes in alcohol problems.
How can I talk to my daughter about alcohol?
1 Ask your teen’s views. Find out what your teen thinks about alcohol. 2 Debunk myths. Teens often think that drinking makes them popular or happy. 3 Discuss reasons not to drink. Explain the risks of teen drinking, and appeal to your teen’s self-respect. 4 Plan ways to handle peer pressure. 5 Be prepared for questions.