Teen drug abuse could be reduced if parents would talk to their kids about drug and alcohol abuse. If parents alert teens of the dangers associated with drugs and alcohol, more teens would avoid substances altogether.
Teens who think their parents don’t care are also more likely to pick up bad habits. Talk to your teen on a regular basis about their day, friends, school and other relevant topics. Parents who are there for their teens when they get home from school or after a night out with friends are more likely to have children who don’t abuse drugs and alcohol. If a teen knows there is a “check point” at home, they will be more likely to stay away from drugs and alcohol for fear of getting in trouble.