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Your teen and drugs/alcohol
It is not uncommon for teenagers to try drugs or drink alcohol in their teenage years. For some they may experiment and make the positive choice not to participate but, there are also those who become dependent on drugs or alcohol. Parenting a teenager who is addicted to drugs or is alcohol dependent can be devastating and you may feel like everything you say is falling on deaf ears. Our section on drugs and alcohol has articles about spotting the signs and having the conversations to help your child stay healthy and safe.
On average, UK children have their first whole alcoholic drink at just aged 13, and this is overwhelmingly in a family setting, as it should be, there...
As a parent, it’s a good idea to fully understand the facts about drugs. It can often help to sit down and talk to your teen about dr...
Don't wait until the teen years to learn about drug risks. Read our essential information, produced in association with FRANK.
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Three brave parents speak about the traumatic experiences they have dealt with since their children started taking drugs.
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