The first choice that can turn ones life in another direction is the choice I am referring to.

This choice is to use or not use drugs or alcohol for the first time. If one is educated and prepared when they come face to face with this decision, is priceless. This is your first choice and very possibly your last. It happens much, much to often. There are great numbers of parents that know this fact, first hand.

Talking to your children about the disguises of this first choice and how innocent it seems, is very helpful. Their good friends may make this offer in the midst of fun and friendly surroundings. To have a really good time can often lure a child to try drugs or alcohol again.

I tried some homemade wine at 17 and it lead to 30 plus years of addiction and 16 years in prison. I put my family through hell lost all my friends and many suffered due to the crimes I committed. If you would like to know more please visit my site at;www.heroin-disabled-by-choice.com

We need to start educating and preparing the children from as early as preschool about drug and alcohol abuse. Just telling them it is wrong and dangerous is often not enough.

Author's Bio: 

My name is Timothy Sinn I am 57 years old and most of my adult life was spent in prison. That is why I am creating this web site http://www.heroin-disabled-by-choice.com to give back for all the selfish years I wasted. I have been living a life I respect for almost 10 years. At this time I am living with my Mom taking care of her. She has Dementia and I am grateful to be here and sober to help my Mom and family. It is a blessing to be able to try and make a difference.