Parent Drug Use Honesty Survey
By: Rae Patterson
Updated: February 22, 2013
JOPLIN, MO.--- New research published in the "Human Communication Research" journal shows parents should not disclose past drug use with their children.
Analysts found that children whose parents don't share past drug history with their kids, and deliver strong anti-drug messages are more likely to develop anti-drug attitudes.
The study went on to say that when parents share past drug experiences with their kids, even negative ones, the anti-drug message diminishes. The research used in this study was collected from surveying nearly 600 students across the U.S.
Analysts found that children whose parents don't share past drug history with their kids, and deliver strong anti-drug messages are more likely to develop anti-drug attitudes.
The study went on to say that when parents share past drug experiences with their kids, even negative ones, the anti-drug message diminishes. The research used in this study was collected from surveying nearly 600 students across the U.S.
