Teen drug use: Help your teen avoid drugs and alcohol.

Articles

Why teens abuse drugs
Talking about teen drug abuse
Why teens use or misuse drugs
Consequences of teen drug abuse
Recognizing the warning signs of teen drug abuse
Seeking help for teen drug abuse
Content
The developing brain
Reasons for using drugs and alcohol
Risks of using drugs and alcohol
Risk of substance abuse disorders
Health effects of drugs
Talking about teen drug use
Other preventive strategies
Recognizing the warning signs of teen drug or alcohol use
Seeking help for teen drug use

Be aware of possible red flags, such as:

Sudden or extreme change in friends, eating habits, sleeping patterns, physical appearance, requests for money, coordination or school performance.
Irresponsible behavior, poor judgment and general lack of interest.
Breaking rules or withdrawing from the family.
The presence of medicine containers, despite a lack of illness, or drug paraphernalia in your teen's room.