You might have heard other parents say, "I'd rather my teen drink at home where I can keep an eye on them." It sounds like a sensible approach, right? After all, it is better under your roof than out at a party where anything could happen.
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As a parent, navigating the world of teenagers can feel like walking through a maze. New challenges emerge with each passing year, and one significant change in recent times is the growing legalization of marijuana. For decades, marijuana was classified as an illegal substance in many parts of the world.
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The teenage years can feel like navigating a storm of conflicts and confrontations. Teens stand on the edge of childhood, ready to leap into newfound autonomy, while their brains are still developing and hormones are raging.
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Preventing drug use among teens is a critical concern for parents. With the increasing prevalence of substance use and its associated risks, parents play a vital role in guiding their children toward healthy choices.
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Alcohol and drug use intervention is a topic that resonates deeply with many parents of teenagers. In today’s world, teens face numerous pressures and temptations daily, and as a parent, you want the best for your child.
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Underage drinking is a significant concern for many parents, given the serious health and legal consequences associated with it. As a parent, you play a crucial role in preventing your child from engaging in underage drinking.
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As a parent, your teen’s safety is paramount. Understanding the risks associated with cannabis edibles, especially when your teen is behind the wheel, is crucial as these products become more accessible.
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When assessing which teenagers are at the highest risk of developing addictive disorders, it is essential to consider two primary factors:
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Teenage years are marked by emotional turbulence and self-discovery, often compounded by social pressures and academic demands.
Substance abuse and mental illness are intricately linked, each exacerbating the other in a vicious cycle.
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Did you know that peer pressure causes 21% of teens to indulge in teenage substance abuse at least once in their life?
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Teen marijuana use is increasing, possibly due to changing societal attitudes. About 6% of American 12th-graders admit to…
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Watch this new video with your teen on what the current science shows are the harms of cannabis use for teens.
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The researchers for this study investigated the association of cannabis use with major depression and suicidal behavior in adolescence. Their findings are troubling.
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We want parents to know what this potentially harmful product is.
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This study found that teens who drinking alone have a strong likelihood of developing alcohol use disorder. Women tend to have a higher risk than men.
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Because access to alcohol can be restricted for teens, many who do binge drink (defined as 4-5 drinks in an hour). This new research begins to study how alcohol effects teens brains and what could be the long term effects.
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Those early users who used daily and continuously over time were associated with the most severe negative adult outcomes
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New study shows even moderate use by teens may lead to mental health problems.
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Researchers in California looked at flavored cannabis use among adolescents
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