| 17-Year-Old Stepson Engaging in Illegal Activities | 14169 | 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 PM | 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 his mother and then his grandmother | 1652 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Skipping Class and Smoking Marijuana | 13807 | If 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 AM | If 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 | 2106 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/quick-tips/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Early Warning Signs of Substance Use in Teenagers | 11798 | One 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 AM | One 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 | 3002 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Signs Your Teen is Using Marijuana | 12022 | Research 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 AM | This 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 | 18718 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Sex, Drugs and Teens | 12090 | When 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 AM | When 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 | 12869 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| What to Do if You Suspect Your Child is Abusing Drugs or Alcohol | 12144 | So 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 AM | The 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 | 6384 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Are there risk factors that could result in substance abuse? | 12294 | Are there risk factors that could result in substance abuse? | | 11/9/2017 7:42:34 PM | There 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 | 2295 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/videos/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| 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 PM | 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 And then approach your child in | 2129 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/videos/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| What is the typical age for alcohol or drug experimentation to begin? | 12521 | What is the typical age for alcohol or drug experimentation to begin? | | 11/9/2017 7:42:13 PM | No 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 | 2084 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/videos/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Substance Abuse | 13360 | Substance 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 PM | Signs 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 | 49903 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/guides/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
