Teens & Drugs

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By JanCast2007 2 comments
As a society, it is evident what the effects of teen substance abuse can have on families and communities. Early intervention and programs aimed at preventing teens from drinking alcohol and doing drugs to begin with are essential to reduce the ... more »
By Julia Fuller 0 comments
Deciding to put your child in a residential treatment facility is not an easy choice for a parent to make. It can also be difficult to get health care professionals and insurance companies to agree. Therefore, a parent must have sufficient ... more »
By AskLucy 3 comments
You want to trust your teenager. You know you have raised a great kid. But you have seen Phil and Oprah, not to mention the commercials. You also know what the Other Kids are doing. I mean, not to mention what you were doing when you were her ... more »
By klnygaard 1 comments
Pre teen and teen years can be challenging. It is frightening to think of all the things your child is doing without your knowledge. Drugs and alcohol are a great concern for many parents... more »
By guardtoday 1 comments
Date rape is sadly known to more women then we would like to know. A lot of assaults have never been reported. For the reason we can’t remember or we blame ourselves for what happened. Most of the time you know the rapist and you like the guy; ... more »
By favefive 10 comments
Being a parent is not always easy. Everyone knows the challenges that come with parenthood. But with all the stress that the parents have each day, like taking care of the family and livelihood, they forget that their children themselves maybe ... more »
By eHow Parenting Editor 0 comments
Abusing cough and cold medication is an increasingly popular and extremely dangerous problem among teens who often take large doses of over-the-counter medications that contain dextromethorphan. These medications are abused by teens partially ... more »
By AHermitt 0 comments
The tween years are unfortunately years when kids are susceptible to peer pressure, which may lead to drug use. If you suspect your tween is taking drugs, you need to act quickly. Use this information to detect drug related behavior in your tween... more »
By 2besure 23 comments
Getting sober and staying sober, will be the challenge of a lifetime, but it can be the most empowering and self-affirming thing you ever do! My journey to become sober started thirty years ago and continues today. The word sober for the purpose ... more »
By welch 6 comments
A new form of" crystal meth candy "in our schools and how to spot it... more »
By Limowreck 13 comments
Do you suspect your child or teenager may be sneaking out or sneaking someone in while you're sleeping? You don't need a security system to know for sure. Flour is cheap, easy and will do the trick!.. more »
By AFrieske 3 comments
Addiction causes normal people to radically change. Once loving family members become isolated and emotionally numb. Dealing with an addict requires toughness and sensitivity, more so if the addict is a brother or sister... more »
By Ronit Baras 2 comments
If you are a parent to a teen and you are worried about his education, social life, his health or his wellbeing, you are normal! The concern regarding your teen puts you, together with 100% of parents of teens around the world. One important ... more »
By TheHairDresser 1 comments
This article is in honour of those of us who at times, for one reason or another, can lose hope in ourselves, our family, our dreams, and in life in general. You will gain some skills that will teach you how to keep hope alive no matter how your ... more »
By Ynot 2 comments
I don't claim victory, yet; my younger daughter is only 15. But I'm pleasantly surprised how well my two daughters turned out so far!.. more »
By ladler 3 comments
Starting a conversation about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs with your kids is never easy -- but it's also not as difficult as you may think. Your teens may be pressing for independence but the truth is they need to hear from you.Use blocks of ... more »
By Valerie Brooks 3 comments
While it’s natural for teenagers to be a bit rebellious and have a social life that consists of questionable music, romance and parties, they can also be secretive, especially with their parents. Sometimes it takes a little detective work to find ... more »
By martygit 1 comments
Who's kidding whom? A high percentage of Baby Boomers smoked pot in their younger days and are now faced with the task of convincing their teenagers to lay off. Your experiences can be a valuable tool... more »
By ladler 3 comments
How do you know if your teenager is abusing alcohol? It is not so simple as just smelling their breath, there are more detailed signs that, as a parent you can look for... more »
By torque63 2 comments
You have tried being the good parent, you have been in your kids life but sometimes things take a wrong turn in a bad way. Getting the police involved with your child may be the right step towards getting them back on track, I will show you the ... more »
By smilesatme1 0 comments
Some teens who used illegal drugs are problematic and depressed. Some young kids learned how to use drugs at early age from their own parents. Nobody else can help these kids who are addicted to drugs either be illegal or prescribed, the parents ... more »
By eHow Parenting Editor 0 comments
You have watched your teen suffer enough with his addiction, and you are tired of worrying constantly about his well being. An intervention can get him into recovery. Follow these steps to conduct a teen intervention... more »
By eHow Parenting Editor 0 comments
For some teenagers, the period between age 13 and 19 is a time of experimentation and rebellion. It seems to be a natural rite of passage. Parents of these experimenting teens must be on their toes. If you find that your teen is experimenting ... more »
By eHow Parenting Editor 0 comments
Teenage drug use is a big concern for parents in today's society. As children become more and more independent and mature, the temptation to experiment with drugs and alcohol is faced at an increasingly younger age. Making teens understand the ... more »
By smilesatme1 0 comments
Drinking alcohol is not always bad if you limit your consumption and if you are in the right age to drink. Kids are drinking alcohol early of their age because of the family background. Maybe their parents love to drink and going out to the night ... more »