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By Lindsay CurtisMedically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO For full paper, refer to: https://www.verywellhealth.com/long-term-effects-of-alcohol-8640757 From a glass of wine with dinner to a night out with friends or a celebratory toast, alcohol consumptio...

Disasters happen everywhere, and every member of the family can prepare. Preparedness for the future starts today. Whether you’re a kid or teen yourself, a parent or loved one, or work with youth, Ready Kids has tools and information to help before, during an...

Parents are the biggest influence in a teen’s life. Even though you may feel your child pulling away, eager for more independence, deep down they still want you involved. A strong bond with your child, especially during the teen years, helps reduce the chances...

Scope of Problem Adolescents and young adults (youth) have been particularly affected by the opioid epidemic. Between 1999 and 2015, hospitalizations for opioid poisonings nearly doubled for teenagers aged 15-19 and the opioid-related overdose death rate trip...

"The substance abuse epidemic is at a stage where prevention needs to start at the kitchen table inevery household." – Dr. Faisal Kahn, Director, Public Health- Seattle and King County Influence the Choice joins Seattle-King County Public Health in encouragin...

What is Cough Medicine Abuse? Cough medicine abuse is taking large doses of cough medicine to get high. The "high" is caused by taking a large amount of dextromethorphan, which is often abbreviated DXM. a common active ingredient found in many cough m...

For young people, alcohol is the drug of choice. In fact, alcohol is used by more young people than tobacco or illicit drugs. Although most children under age 14 have not yet begun to drink, early adolescence is a time of special risk for beginning to experime...

Early adolescence is a time of immense and often confusing changes for your son or daughter, which makes it a challenging time for both your youngster and you. Understanding what it's like to be a teen can help you stay closer with your child and have more inf...

You may wonder why a guide for preventing teen alcohol use is putting so much emphasis on parents' need to understand and support their children. But the fact is, the best way to influence your child to avoid drinking is to have a strong, trusting relationship...

Developing open, trusting communication between you and your child is essential to helping them avoid alcohol use. If your child feels comfortable talking openly with you, you'll have a greater chance of guiding them toward healthy decision-making. Some ways t...

For many parents, bringing up the subject of alcohol is no easy matter. Your young teen may try to dodge the discussion, and you yourself may feel unsure about how to proceed. To make the most of your conversation, take some time to think about the issues you ...

While parent–child conversations about not drinking are essential, talking isn’t enough—you also need to take concrete action to help your child resist alcohol. Research strongly shows that active, supportive involvement by parents and guardians can help teens...

Your child can learn to resist alcohol or anything else they feel pressured into. Let them know that the best way to say "no" is to be assertive--that is, say no and mean it. Resist the Pressure to Drink Say no and let them know you mean it. Stand up Straig...

This booklet is primarily concerned with preventing teen alcohol use. We also need to pay attention to the possibility of youthful alcohol abuse. Certain children are more likely than others to drink heavily and encounter alcohol-related difficulties, includin...

Although the following signs may indicate a problem with alcohol or other drugs, some also reflect normal teenage growing pains. Experts believe that a drinking problem is more likely if you notice several of these signs at the same time, if they occur suddenl...

Establish a loving, trusting relationship with your child. Make it easy for your teen to talk honestly with you. Talk with your child about alcohol facts, reasons not to drink, and ways to avoid drinking in difficult situations. Keep tabs on your young te...

SAMHSA offers free, downloadable publications and tip sheets, as well as mobile apps for youth, teens, and young adults on topics such as substance misuse, common mental health conditions, and coping with disasters and other traumatic events. Resources for Mi...

Substance abuse and problematic patterns of substance use among youth can lead to problems at school, cause or aggravate physical and mental health-related issues, promote poor peer relationships, cause motor-vehicle accidents, and place stress on the family. ...

Website: https://drugfree.org/article/teen-brain-development/ As the parent of a teen, have you found yourself looking at your child, wondering “Why would you do that?” From mood swings to risk taking, “normal” teenage behavior can be confusing and exasperati...

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