Prescription drugs are more abused than all illegal drugs combined (except marijuana). Prescription drug deaths now outnumber traffic fatalities in the U.S. Many addictions begin with treatment of legitimate health issues.

Learn more about the signs & red flags that may indicate that your child is engaging with drugs, and some practical tips to communicate & love your child through it. Check out this article to get started.

The most commonly used drug among teens, second to alcohol, is marijuana. Our culture often glamorizes the use of marijuana, especially the media and music industry. The misconception is that it’s harmless, which is not the case. Click to learn more.

It is not uncommon for parents to knowingly allow minors to drink alcohol in their homes. The justification for this is often stated as, “I’d rather have my kids and their friends drink at my house where I can keep an eye on what’s going on.” Some parents try to “protect” the drinking teens by holding the car keys until the next morning. This does not always keep them or others safe if they leave while still under the influence.

Learn how to start talking to your child about vaping. Educate yourself on the topic as much as possible. Vaping is being reported even in middle schools and serious health concerns are rapidly increasing.

Prevalence of Drinking: According to the 2018 NSDUH, 29.8 percent of 15-year-olds report that they have had at least 1 drink in their lives. About 7.1 million people ages 12–2015 (18.8 percent of this age group) reported drinking alcohol in the past month (18.2 percent of males and 19.5 percent of females).