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Parents Would Drug-Test Kids, Survey Says
November 2, 2006

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The drug-prevention group NotMyKid has released a new survey finding that two-thirds of parents say they would drug-test their teenage children, Reuters reported Oct. 31.

The survey of 2,064 parents also found that 86 percent of respondents said they speak to their kids about the dangers of drug use on a monthly or weekly basis. About half of parents said they discussed prescription-drug abuse with their children.

NotMyKid recently received a $1-million donation from a drug-test maker, First Check Diagnostics, for its Project 7th Grade prevention program. The drug-testing firm also advertises on the group's website.

"This survey underscores that parents realize the importance of early communications with their children and are open to the use of a home drug test to keep their children safe and drug free," stated NotMyKid cofounder Debbie Moak. "We believe that fostering greater communication between parents and their children coupled with utilization of a home drug test are the keys to preventing drug abuse and addiction."

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