Drug test kits in demand among parents of teenagers

WITH reports of drug abuse among school students making headlines, concerned parents are increasingly relying on multi-panel drug test kits to monitor their children.

- POOJA NAIR @Kozhikode

The easy availability and affordability of these at-home test kits have further contributed to their rising popularity.

Experts said that in the recent months there has been a significant rise in the use of multi-panel drug test kits. Social influences, peer pressure and access to drugs among teenagers have made it tough for parents to keep their children away from drugs. Many believe that early detection is key to preventing addiction and parents are turning to the kits to ensure their children are not taking drugs.

Althaf Ali Ahamed, a pharmacist from Aluva who imports these kits from China, confirmed the growing demand for the products.