Can parents really stop teenage drinking/use of drugs?

Discussions with your kids about substance abuse will differ based on whether you are trying to prevent them from starting to use drugs or alcohol, stop them from experimenting, or seeking help once they've developed a problem. read more

In short, yes they can. As a matter of fact, parent’s are best positioned or poised to do so when no one else can. That being said; many parents struggle with what to do. read more

Fact Sheets: Underage Drinking) How Parents Can Help Prevent Underage Drinking. Parents are a big part of the strategy to prevent underage drinking. In fact, studies have shown that teens pay a great deal of attention to the attitudes and values of their parents when it comes to their own decision-making about when to begin drinking. read more

But first, parents need to learn to give teenagers some privacy in the doctor's office. "Tenacious parents who will not leave the examination room" are cited as a major barrier to routine screening for alcohol and drug use by pediatricians in the new teen alcohol screening policy. read more