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If a child reaches age 21 without smoking tobacco, using illegal drugs, or abusing alcohol he or she is virtually certain never to do so. |
Kids themselves say that losing their parents' trust and respect are the most important reasons not to use drugs. |
Talk with your child Get Involved Set Rules Be a good role model Teach kids to choose friends wisely Monitor your child's activities |
Why is eating dinner with your teen important? |
The following symptoms frequently indicate a problem: Drinking to calm nerves, forget worries or reduce depression. Loss of interest in food. Gulping drinks and drinking too fast. Lying about drinking habits. Drinking alone with increased frequency. Injuring oneself or someone else while intoxicated. Getting drunk often (more than three of four times in the past year). Needing to drink increasing amounts of alcohol to get the desired effect. Frequently acting irritable, resentful, or unreasonable during nondrinking periods. Experiencing medical, social or financial problems caused by drinking. |
TEENS AND ALCOHOL ABUSE |
AGING AND ALCOHOL ABUSE |
Parents are the No 1 factor in whether young people will use alcohol. Learn how to talk to your child about alcohol use. |
2008 Medina County Drug Abuse Commission |