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17-Year-Old Stepson Engaging in Illegal Activities14169 Question: I am the stepmother of a 17-year-old boy who has been living with my husband and I for two years. Prior to this, he lived with h...9/15/2017 9:15:19 PMI am the stepmother of a 17-year-old boy who has been living with my husband and I for two years Prior to this, he lived with his mother and then his grandmother 1652https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Skipping Class and Smoking Marijuana13807If you have discovered that your teenager is skipping class and smoking marijuana, consider the following tips: Order a drug test to determin...6/16/2017 1:02:27 AMIf you have discovered that your teenager is skipping class and smoking marijuana, consider the following tips Order a drug test to determine the extent of his usage 2106https://www.boystown.org/parenting/quick-tips/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Early Warning Signs of Substance Use in Teenagers11798One doesn't have to look far to find news and heart-breaking stories in the community about the devastating consequences of addiction among teenagers.8/25/2018 12:41:21 AMOne doesn't have to look far to find news and heart-breaking stories in the community about the devastating consequences of addiction among teenagers If we can catch things early 3002https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Signs Your Teen is Using Marijuana12022Research shows that at least 40 percent of teens ​try marijuana before they graduate from high school. How can you tell if your child is using?8/25/2018 12:54:34 AMThis information is included in our Substance Abuse Guide Click here to see the rest of the guide By Natasha Robinson, Director, Chemical Use Program Research shows that at least 40 18718https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Sex, Drugs and Teens12090When children grow up, they don't always make healthy, wise choices. In fact, peer pressure and the desire to fit in, find friends and have meaning...8/25/2018 12:53:58 AMWhen children grow up, they don't always make healthy, wise choices In fact, peer pressure and the desire to fit in, find friends and have meaning in life can lead teenagers down 12869https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
What to Do if You Suspect Your Child is Abusing Drugs or Alcohol12144So what do you ​do if you think your child is abusing drugs or alcohol? The first thing to try to determine is if there is a pattern of use or whet...8/25/2018 12:58:21 AMThe first thing to try to determine is if there is a pattern of use or whether it's just a one-time occurrence You must understand that experimentation is inevitable and that 6384https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Are there risk factors that could result in substance abuse?12294Are there risk factors that could result in substance abuse?11/9/2017 7:42:34 PMThere are risk factors that impact potential use and problematic use of substances And those are early onset of aggressive behavior, low social skills, and/or inattention or 2295https://www.boystown.org/parenting/videos/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
What should I do if my kid is caught doing drugs at school?12459​Most times you're gonna end up going to the school to talk with an administrator, certainly find out the information and details of what occurred....1/3/2018 6:00:27 PMMost times you're gonna end up going to the school to talk with an administrator, certainly find out the information and details of what occurred And then approach your child in 2129https://www.boystown.org/parenting/videos/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
What is the typical age for alcohol or drug experimentation to begin?12521What is the typical age for alcohol or drug experimentation to begin?11/9/2017 7:42:13 PMNo family is immune to substance use concerns We do know there's typical experimentation among adolescents Sixteen to 18 is the typical time period where there's some 2084https://www.boystown.org/parenting/videos/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Substance Abuse13360Substance abuse can destroy the lives not only of abusers but also families. Even innocent experimentation can lead to serious addiction problems.11/30/2017 4:02:32 PMSigns Your Teen is Using Marijuana Substance abuse can destroy the lives not only of abusers but also families Even innocent experimentation can lead to serious addiction problems 49903https://www.boystown.org/parenting/guides/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx