Of particular concern was that only a third of parents talked to their children about the dangers of prescription drugs. About one in five of all substance abusers use prescription or over-the-counter drugs.
Researchers surveyed 1356 parents of children in grades seven to twelve and found a 12% decline in the frequency of parental discussions about drug use compared to a similar survey a year earlier. The Partnership estimates that 32 million American families have children at risk for abusing drugs and alcohol.
North Star Center's drug treatment programs for adolescent substance abuse help young adults by offering a structured program of sobriety and recovery.
Labels: parenting, influences, communication
Posted By: Aspen Education Group