Learning from Lindsay Lohan

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPF6urxIHqI&hl=en_US&fs=1] Teenage celebrities seem to constantly be in the news for the wrong reasons. Many parents fear that all of this media attention – paparazzi photos of excessive partying, drug and alcohol use leading to DUI’s, car accidents or stays in rehab may encourage their own teens to experiment. While there is no denying that […]

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Wednesday, July 14, 2010: Recent Teen Mental Health and Substance Abuse News

Teen Substance Abuse News The dangers of huffing: “Warning for parents after teen’s huffing-related death“ An Idaho teen dies after huffing freeon acquired from an air conditioning unit. Read more about this story and the dangers of huffing by clicking here to visit the KTVB website. Talking to your teens about drug use: “Q. Did […]

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Recent Teen Mental Health News

“Alcohol Use and Abuse: A Pediatric Concern” The American Academy of Pediatrics revised their alcohol use and abuse policy statement in May, encouraging increased alcohol screening of patients. Click here to read the statement, which also includes valuable information on the history of child and adolescent substance use, contributing factors and the hazards of alcohol […]

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Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse News/Info

Interactive drug and alcohol abuse educational resource The National Institute for Drug Abuse has a great website with interactive features, providing valuable information behind the science of drug and alcohol abuse. Play their informative matching game by clicking here! News survey on adolescent attitudes toward drug use A new survey released by a Partnership for […]

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Adolescents in middle school (How to discuss drugs and alcohol)

Encourage choice •Allow your child plenty of opportunity to become a confident decision-maker. An 8-year-old is capable of deciding if she wants to invite lots of friends to her birthday party or just a close pal or two. A 12-year-old can choose whether she wants to go out for chorus or join the school band. […]

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Adolescents in middle school (Drugs and alcohol statistics)

Experimentation is a often a part of a middle schooler’s life in today’s society. Let’s take a look at 2007 drug and alcohol statistics from Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties: –Children start drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes earlier than they use other substances. –Some students report use as early as the fifth grade (1.6% […]

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Warning signs

Excerpt from “99 Tips for Talking with Your Teenager:” Tip #79- Watch for any danger signs such as alcohol on your child’s breath, the smell of marijuana, paraphernalia, severe drop in grades, extreme friendship changes. Commentary from ACS Executive Director, Dr.Philippe Rey: Seek support and guidance for yourself in dealing with the changes in a […]

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