Get to know the signs and learn to talk to your kids about substance abuse. Find out what you can do to prevent them from starting ‑- and what you can do if they already have.
Here is a list of problems that could indicate drug use. Be careful not to automatically assume, however, that drugs are the problem. Children,...
It had been a long night and a long party. Jim's parents were out of town so he invited all his friends over. The...
Many kids start using drugs in their early teens. How tempted will your child be?...
"We have a 15-year-old son who has gotten totally out of control. The problems began a year ago when he was caught drinking beer...
Our 11-year-old admitted to smoking after dad found ashes on the coffee table. Dad smokes outside, and for the past couple of weeks my...
Drug use is a topic that every parent hopes she won't have to deal with. But if or when you do discover that your...
How do you suggest I deal with my 16-year-old son's experimentation with alcohol and sex? He is our oldest child, a good student and...
Having involved parents -- those who know a lot about their children's friends, activities and performance in school -- can help children overcome peer...
MONDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Eye blinking may help doctors identify children exposed to alcohol during pregnancy but who don't have the distinctive...
MONDAY, Aug. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Young adults who drink malt liquor are at greater risk for alcohol problems and more likely to use...