Are parents to be blamed for their teenagers drug addiction?

Blame the Parents? Respected addiction journalist Maia Szalavitz, author of the new book, Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding ... read more

Yes! The generators of addictive behavior are always formed in family relationship dynamics. But, on the other hand, they can also be the guiding force which helps a teen overcome addiction. If we are going to learn how to prevent drug abuse in society, we must acknowledge this. read more

Some parents blame themselves for their teen's drug use while others blame their child for making poor decisions. In some cases, parents place the blame on their teen's friends. Although peer pressure plays a large role in drug use, the behavior of parents often contributes to the problem. read more

Unless a parent is encouraging their kid to use drugs or alcohol, or supplying them with the actual stuff, there's no way they're to blame for their child's addiction. Just my $0.02. read more