Teenagers, Dealing With Addiction, on What Might Have Helped
At a recent school event, a mother asked me how she could help her son who had begun drinking and taking drugs. “There must be something I can say that will make him listen,”...
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The Secret to Preventing Teen Drinking
Practice makes perfect — even when it comes to discouraging kids from underage drinking. Parents’ consistent and sustained messages to their children about restricting alcohol make a real difference in reducing adolescent drinking, according...
Talking to Your Teen
As a parent you probably have heard about how important it is to talk to your teen about drugs and alcohol, however you many not know how or when to start the conversation. Have...
Many YouTube Videos Show Drunkenness in Positive Light
Many YouTube videos that show drunkenness portray excessive alcohol consumption in a positive light, a new study finds. The videos with the most “likes” were funny, Time reports. The 70 most popular videos that...
Empowering Parents to Prevent Underage Drinking
“Empowering Parents…” highlights the dangers of underage drinking, proposes effective strategies for combating the problem, and encourages parents to take action. This video was produced through the SAMHSA/CSAP Underage Drinking Prevention Education Initiatives (UADPEI)...
Save March Madness for the basketball court!
Whether it’s professional basketball of the NBA or NCAA college hoops, March is a time we often enjoy sitting down with our kids to catch an exciting game. From beer commercials on television to...
A Parent’s Guide to Hosting a Party
Parties are an important part of young people’s lives for socialization, relaxation, and entertainment. Unfortunately, hosting or going to a party often includes other activities that could prove harmful to teens. Parents have the...
Teen Drinking May Cause Irreversible Brain Damage
For teenagers, the effects of a drunken night out may linger long after the hangover wears off. A recent study led by neuroscientist Susan Tapert of the University of California, San Diego compared the...
Mindfulness for Children – Preventing Underage Drinking
Mindfulness is a practice that helps a person calm their thoughts so they can change their behaviors. We often hear of it being practiced by adults, but I read this article, today, about an...
College Drinking: Changing the Culture
College Drinking: Changing the Culture, created by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). CollegeDrinkingPrevention.gov is your one-stop resource for comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking...
