| 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 | 4064 | 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 | 1442 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/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 | 2701 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/guides/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| What’s an Appropriate Consequence for My 16-Year-Old Smoking Marijuana? | 14100 | Question:What is an appropriate consequence for catching my 16-year-old son smoking marijuana with his friend? We are an upper-middl... | | 8/25/2018 12:25:16 AM | We are an upper-middle class blended family, and he is our youngest child I think he has smoked marijuana occasionally over the past several months, despite our telling the family | 25426 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Q&A 16-year-old son vaping | 14499 | Question:Q. I caught my 16-year-old son vaping. I explained that this is not allowed and discussed the harmful effects. I found out through r... | | 4/19/2018 1:04:11 PM | I caught my 16-year-old son vaping I explained that this is not allowed and discussed the harmful effects I found out through reading his texts that he was doing it again, had | 5625 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/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 | 1709 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Inhalants | 11972 | What are they? Inhalants are chemicals that can be breathed in. Most of these drugs depress the nervous system, causing effects much like a... | | 8/25/2018 12:44:37 AM | Inhalants are chemicals that can be breathed in. Most of these drugs depress the nervous system, causing effects much like alcohol As a parent, it is vital to be aware of the | 345 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/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 | 604 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Two Teenage Boys Messing Around with Drugs | 14482 | I have two teenage boys, ages 15 and 17. Both are messing around with all kinds of drugs and have been kicked out of high schools for selling drugs... | | 1/3/2018 6:00:49 PM | I have two teenage boys, ages 15 and 17 Both are messing around with all kinds of drugs and have been kicked out of high schools for selling drugs My 15-year-old is on diversion for | 504 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| What Every Parent Should Know About Prescription Medication Use by Teens | 12072 | As a clinician, one of my biggest concerns is the lack of awareness by parents and adolescents regarding teens misusing prescription medications. | | 8/25/2018 12:57:52 AM | As a clinician, one of my biggest concerns is the lack of awareness by parents and adolescents regarding teens misusing prescription medications All of these are powerful drugs | 573 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
