Substance Abuse Support

If you’re concerned that your child may be using drugs, so are we

At Westchester Health Pediatrics, we often hear from parents who are worried that their child might be using drugs, smoking or abusing alcohol. We want you to know that we take substance abuse very seriously and will do everything we can to help your child avoid these substances, or stop using them, for the sake of their health and the stability of your family.

We want our patients to know that we’re on their side

First, we talk with your child. And then talk some more. Because we believe so strongly that a trusting patient-physician relationship is crucial for healthy behavior, we will take as much time as is necessary to work through all the drug-related issues facing your child, and together with you, find solutions.

If together we feel it is necessary, we can administer drug screens to determine if your child is using drugs or alcohol. If this turns out to be the case, our practice has a number of experienced specialists we can refer you and your child to, either for inpatient or outpatient care.

To learn more about adolescent drug use

To read American Academy of Pediatrics articles on such topics as how to help your teenager resist pressure to try drugs, tips for monitoring social networking sites, and how to talk to your child – and keep talking – about drugs, please click here.

Count on us for information and advice to help your child grow up healthy and happy

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Whether you’re a parent-to-be, a new parent or an experienced mom or dad with years of child-rearing under your belt, rest assured. We’ve got years and years of experience helping parents take care of their children, sick or well, newborns to young adults, and we’re ready to help you with yours.

To learn about all the services we offer here at Westchester Health Pediatrics, CLICK HERE.

And please contact us to discuss any of these topics. Whenever, wherever you need us, we’re here for you.