Posts Tagged ‘teen substance use’

Priorities (2011-10-24)

I know my teen was in the emergency room because they drank themselves into a coma, but I want to talk to you about their acne. Their acne seems so bad. 
Really? Acne is your priority? There’re times when you either choose to ignore the significance of something or you don’t understand the significance of [...]

Are You Parenting With Fear? (2010-11-12)

One of the scariest things for a parent can be seeing your teen engage in risky behavior that has lead to close family members becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol. The fear of seeing that cycle repeated can make you parent from a position of fear instead of guidance.
 It’s important to remember that the circumstances that [...]

Too Merry For The Holidays (2009-12-24)

The holidays aren’t just about gifts and reuniting with friends and family over the break. It is also about parties, and it is a rare teen party that does not include alcohol or other substances of abuse.  A holly jolly Christmas can sometimes mean your teen will be in this high-risk environment whether they choose [...]