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Should Parents Drug Test Their Kids?

Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell says home drug testing kits should only be used with kids who have a drug history.

By Jane Velez-Mitchell

12/07/12

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Reader's Question: Home drug testing kits are now available in stores for parents to use with their kids. Do you think this is helpful?

[Jane is now exclusively answering your questions about addiction, recovery and the like. Send your questions to janevelezmitchell@thefix.com.]

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