Most mums worry about their kids and drugs

As many as 1 in 5 mums know their kids have taken drugs before or take drugs regularly, a survey by goodtoknow has discovered.

We polled UK women on their concerns about their kids and drugs, and found that more then half (51.4%) said they sometimes worry that their kids take drugs.

But a shocking 13.5% said they know their kids take drugs regularly, while 7.6% said their kids had taken drugs in the past.

Only just over a quarter (27.6%) said they are confident their kids would never touch drugs.

When asked about their biggest fear concerning their kids, drugs came second with 27.7% of the vote. Bullying came top, with 34%. Also featured were crime (17%), teenage pregnancy (14.9%), failing at school (4.3%) and alcohol (2.1%).

The facts

- Teens, drink and drugs
- Signs of teen drug use
- All about the effects of drugs

Expert advice

- What to do if you think your child is taking drugs
- Helping your teen to say no
- Expert advice on talking to your teens about drugs

Your stories

- 'I noticed beer and wine going missing'
- 'I found weed in my son's room'

Where to next?

- How to talk to your teen about difficult issues
- Teens and alcohol
- Teenage pregnancy: The options
- Bullying help and advice
- Youth crime
- Help your teens do well in their exams

By Katie McPhilimy