Here’s some great advice for raising a healthy, happy teen: Be an engaged and hands-on parent to your kids. Discuss your family values and expectations about alcohol and substance use. […]
Parent Articles for Teen Rehab
Affluence Increases Kids’ Risk of Hookah Use, Says Study
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that though teenagers in the United States are avoiding cigarette use in larger and larger numbers, the rates of hookah use […]
Glow Parties: What Parents Need to Know
They’re marketed as being teen-friendly with no alcohol or drugs and lots of positive over-18 support and supervision, but are so-called glow parties the wholesome and safe activity that they […]
What You Should Expect From Your Son’s Drug Rehab Program
In our last post, we looked at all the questions you should ask when looking for a drug rehab program for your son as he moves away from substance abuse […]
Is Your Son Drinking at Your House? You’re Responsible
The summer months are the most common time for teenagers to drink alcohol, but if it’s happening at your house, then you are liable for what happens afterward—even if it’s […]
Are Indoor Tanning and Teen Substance Abuse Linked?
Like the energy drinks described in a recent post, it appears that there may be a connection between teen use of indoor tanning and substance abuse, according to the latest […]
What to Do if You Notice Changes in Your Son
Changes are normal for kids of all ages, and during the teen years, the changes experienced by your son can be abrupt and disconcerting. Unfortunately, these changes can be as […]
Identifying the Signs of Your Son’s Drug Abuse
Parents will see a number of changes in their teenage children when they hit puberty and as they grow and develop after the age of 12. Personality, mood, appearance, interests, […]
Spotting Fake IDs? There’s an App for That
Think back to your high school or early college days. Did you ever use a fake ID to buy alcohol underage? Whether you did or didn’t engage in this trend, […]
OTC Medication Abuse: What Parents Need to Know
Over-the-counter (OTC) medication abuse is on the rise for teenagers and young adults. When used as intended, these medications are safe, but when abused they can be very dangerous. Unfortunately, […]
My Son Is an Addict: One Parent’s Advice
No parent’s struggle with their son’s addiction is easy to deal with or overcome. In a recent column, one mother shared her experience with the hope of helping other parents […]
Is Your Son’s Computer His Drug Dealer?
A watchdog group named Digital Citizens Alliance launched an investigation into how difficult it would be for a teenager to purchase prescription medications online. The results of the investigation were […]
CA Social Hosting Laws: How They Affect You and Your Son
“A beer or two is normal in high school.” “I had my first drink when I was 14, and I turned out okay.” “He’s going to drink anyway. At least […]
Close Bonds with Parents Decreases Rates of Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
We live in a busy world. Making time for friends and family is becoming increasingly difficult. While many parents feel that their responsibilities are growing and they are finding less […]
Is Your Son Less Likely to Get High if Drug Tested Randomly at School?
In this day and age, it definitely takes a village to help raise a child. With all of the new ways our children have to put themselves in harm’s way—in […]
Thinking of Sharing Your Drug Stories With Your Son?
While it’s true that making your anti-drug stance clear to your teenage son is a positive step that can help him to make good choices, it’s also true that sharing […]
Safe Prescription Med Disposal to Reduce Teen Drug Abuse
Teen heroin abuse and addiction are rising across the country—and not just in urban areas. In fact, heroin overdose deaths are becoming more and more of a concern as heroin […]
20% of Parents Have Concerns Over Teen Drug Use: New Study
A national poll published by the University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital reported that only 33 percent of parents say they are concerned about the non-medical use of addictive prescription […]