Teens & Drugs

Teen drug abuse is a serious problem that you, as a parent, have probably worried about at some time or another. However, it’s been found that teens whose parents talk to them regularly about the...

Dealing with bad teenager behavior problems can be frustrating and stressful for parents. Basically, here's the situation for many parents: You have a young adult living in your home who is too...

Learning the signs of marijuana abuse can be difficult at first. Once you do know them, noticing them will be easier.

Pot smoking teens anticipating a school or job urine drug test will attempt to pass by chemically screening the marijuana chemicals in the body and by regularly detoxing to flush the chemicals...

Teenagers don’t announce to parents, “I drank a wine cooler” or “I smoked a joint.” Experimentation with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes is done with friends, in secret. Parents can never know for...

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...

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...

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....

As parents, we say that we want to know everything about our children but we are often uncomfortable or choose to ignore certain attitudes and behaviors in hopes of preserving peace in the family....

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....

Rohypnol is an extremely potent tranquilizer, widely referred to as a "roofie," which is well-known for its use as a date rape drug. It is also popular among teens for recreational use in...

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...

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...

Meth is one of the most common illegal drugs used today. Kids are vulnerable to drug abusers and dealers of meth because it is easy and inexpensive to obtain. Kids need to know the dangers of meth...

As a parent of a teenager, it's important that you encourage your teenager to avoid drugs and alcohol. Drugs and alcohol can have far reaching negative effects on your child's life. Encouraging...