by Sue Scheff | Feb 5, 2022 | Parenting Teens
Ways to Keep Your Teens Away From Alcohol Alcohol use and abuse in teens is every parent’s fear. While fear for this lives in every parent, prevention of this isn’t always attainable. According to The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, in 2019...
by Sue Scheff | May 24, 2020 | Teen Help
How Do I Recognize If My Teenager Is Using Drugs Or Alcohol? This is a difficult question that many parents have to face on a daily basis. Parents who spend a great deal of time with their teenagers are often tuned into what is normal behavior and...
by Sue Scheff | May 11, 2016 | Parenting Teens
Is Your Teen Hiding Their Substance Abuse? There are over 7,800 new users of illicit drugs, daily. Over half of those new users are minors. Marijuana, over-the-counter, prescription, ecstasy, and cocaine are among the most popular drugs teens use – but how are...
by Sue Scheff | Feb 28, 2016 | Parenting Teens
Teen Drinking and Alcohol Advertising It is easy to ignore the effects that advertising has on the habits of our teens, yet research suggests that exposure to specific marketing campaigns does, indeed, lead to unhealthy choices. One study (Wellman et al, 2006)...
by Sue Scheff | Nov 13, 2015 | Teen Help
Teen Drinking and Teen Alcoholism Teen drinking, which is underage drinking, is an issue that many parents face. Being an educated and prepared parent helps to keep your child safer. The Pre-Game Teens often indulge in a “pre-game” drinking binge before parties...