Friday, March 16th, 2012

Where can you find the most up to date college drinking statistics? Top 5 sources here.

Sunday, June 19th, 2011

Many people start to drink at an early age. But what factors may predict early drinking and why do people start drinking alcohol in the first place? More here.

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

What can you do as a parent to address adolescent chemical dependency? Three ideas for parents of teens with drug problems here.

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

The most effective way to reduce teenage drug and alcohol abuse is to promote a child’s mental health. Designed for parents, this quick guide identifies effective ways to reduce teenage drug and alcohol abuse with a summary of recommendations from government experts.

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Now that you know that your child is an addict, what do you do? Basic 1-2-3 guide for getting help for a child addict and what you should do here.

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

As a new mother and a former addict, I am very conscious of the genetics of addiction. However, I think that adolescent drug abuse (and drinking) is can signal major mental health issues in a family. How can parents deal with issues of drug use, drug abuse and mental health needs of teens? Share your opinion about adolescent drug abuse here.