THE PARENTS PLACE One of the behavioral issues facing many parents today is the high rate of drug and alcohol experimentation. Parents tend to avoid this behavioral and health issue more than any other. It is difficult for parents to face the idea that a child could be experimenting with mood-altering substances. Our children and teens often don't see the link between their actions today and the consequences tomorrow. They also have a tendency to feel indestructible and immune to the problems that others experience. Who is at risk? How can I prevent drug or alcohol use by my child? What signs should I be looking for? How can your testing products & services help me? What should I do if my child is using alcohol or drugs? A survey of 12th graders reported use in the previous 30 days of: Almost 50% using alcohol Over 25% using illicit drugs Nearly 30% smoking cigarettes Source: MonitoringTheFuture.org HELPFUL LINKS FOR PARENTS Parents: The Anti-Drug Help for Parents & Caregivers from Partnership for a Drug-Free America National Families in Action Advice and Action for Families & Communities Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Parent Information From MADD online Information contained on these pages and external links is intended for informational purposes only. Linking to other websites does not constitute endorsement by Schmidt & Associates, Inc. of information, products, services, or other content which may be contained on those sites.
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