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After going through the preceding checklist, if you are concerned that your child may be using alcohol or other drugs, you must share your concerns with your child. Don’t discuss use with her/him while she/he is high. Select a time when interruptions will be minimal. Be very specific about the behavior you have observed. Share…

Your child’s attitudes and behaviors about drugs are being developed and shaped right now. As a parent you can do a lot to prevent your child’s possible future use. The time to begin is now. TALK WITH YOUR CHILD ABOUT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS Become knowledgeable and then talk with your child about how alcohol…

The drug teens are most likely to use and abuse is alcohol. Today’s marijuana is 10-20 times stronger than the marijuana used in the 1960s. Adolescents become addicted to alcohol in only 6-18 months: for adults this usually takes 5-15 years. Of the 76 percent of high school students who have used tobacco, alcohol, marijuana,…

Set the ground rules ahead of time. Let your teen know what you except of her/him as a host. Rules for the party should include the following: Adult supervision No drugs, including alcohol No smoking No leaving the party and then returning No gate crashers allowed Lights should be left on Certain rooms of the…

Call the host parent. Call to verify the party and offer assistance. Make sure the parent will be present and that alcohol and other drugs will not be permitted. Know where your child is going and with whom. Have the telephone number and address of the party, and ask your teen to call you if…

Questions for Parents to Ask Themselves As a parent, you need to be aware of your attitudes and behaviors regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs because these are what your children are likely to copy. The following questions will help you take an honest look at these attitudes and behaviors. When you are…

Although drinking alcohol is illegal for adolescents, there are adults who view underage drinking as “innocent, every kid tries it” behavior. Some adults even provide the alcohol. Since growing bodies are sensitive to the effects of alcohol, youth are at a much greater risk than adults for emotional and physical harm. Alcohol is linked to…