When it comes to teen substance abuse, it seems like we’re always playing catch up. Anytime a new drug hits the streets, its popularity soars, and we find ourselves fighting against it.
If one of your friends needed help solving a business problem, or was sick, or needed help watching the kids, no doubt you'd lend a hand; but when a friend, student, or child shows signs of a
So you think your friend or sibling has a problem with drugs or alcohol? Maybe he or she seems like a different person since starting to drink or get high.
Unlike the parents of children who suffer from other medical conditions, such as diabetes or cancer, if your child has a substance-related problem, you’re unlikely to seek support from your community. You may feel embarrassed by your child’s illness, or even blame yourself for its onset. Because of the stigma attached to addiction, you might not even confide in your family or closest friends.
