Boyfriends’ Friends Influence Drinking

Posted on October 11, 2011

Traditionally, parents have been encouraged to keep close tabs on who their child hangs out with, making special note of any friends or dating interests who may drink alcohol. Friends can provide important clues into a teenager’s choices, but there may be an even more powerful source of information.

Parents Unaware of Kids’ Alcohol and Marijuana Use

Posted on September 27, 2011

Parents want to believe the best about their own kids, not wanting to consider that one of their kids might be engaging in bad behavior, or even leading the pack. When it comes to some behaviors, however, such as those related to alcohol and drugs, it is critical for parents to have a sober view of their kids and open communication with them.

Parents Make Similar Mistakes When Helping Teens Steer Clear of Drugs and Alcohol

Posted on May 25, 2011

Parents are still the most valuable resource for helping prevent teen drug use, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is sending out information to help parents sidestep the most common errors they might make when keeping their children away from alcohol and drugs.

How to Know if your Teen is Using Drugs

Posted on June 15, 2009

If you are like most parents of adolescents (‘tweens’) or teenagers, you probably have wondered if drugs are a part of your child’s life. Also, if you are like most parents, you will want to believe that this could never be the case. After all, you have a good relationship with your child and have talked to your kids about drugs and what effects they have. You have made it your business to know their friends and where they are going. While these are all good things the truth is you can’t know where your child is or what they are doing at every moment; it simply is not possible. Your ‘drug talks’ may have sunken in (somewhat) but the influence their peers have on your teens cannot be underestimated.

Warning Signs Your Teen is in Trouble with Alcohol

Posted on May 22, 2009

By Suzanne Kane

Ads for alcohol are everywhere – beer and wine commercials on TV, scotch, vodka and whiskey and other hard liquor products in glossy magazine pieces, billboards, point of purchase displays in grocery stores – it’s inescapable. Is it any wonder that teens, already risk-takers and eager experimenters, gravitate toward drinking?

Warning Signs Your Child Is in Trouble with Drugs or Alcohol

Posted on May 22, 2009

Growing up is an exciting and challenging time for our children, especially for teens. In today’s society, with peer pressure, incessant ads and images of cool people having fun, it’s even more difficult to help your child grow in a safe and responsible manner. After all, growing up is all about experimenting, learning, expanding our horizons – and having fun in the process, if at all possible.