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

in Drugs & Alcohol / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Prevention by acsteens March 19, 2010January 27, 2022 0 comments

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. […]

Warning signs

in Drugs & Alcohol / Parent Tips / Prevention by acsteens January 2, 2010January 27, 2022 0 comments

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 […]