Drugs and Alcohol

Find tips for talking to your teen about tough subjects: sex and substance abuse.

Teen smoking is on the rise. Learn the common factors that can lead a teenager to start smoking, and find out how to avoid them.

Many kids begin drinking alcohol before they have reached the legal age. Evaluate the use of alcohol in your home, and teach your teenager to drink responsibly.

Teen drug use is up in America. Learn the telltale signs of drug use, and watch for them in your teenager.

Read about the drugs that most commonly lead to overdoses. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of overdose, and you could save a life.

If you or your spouse has a problem with alcohol, these resources can help.

Organizations, books, and websites addressing tobacco, drug, and alcohol issues.

It is always best to address questions about medication to your child's doctor.

When grades drop so drastically and behavior changes so much, some testing may be called for.

Don't overreact to a child's "experiments" with alcohol -- but do spend some time discussing this.

Much drug and alcohol experimentation begins as early as 10 or 11 years of age.

Our expert advises a teen to reconsider his drinking behavior and find better ways to get what he are seeking.

A mother blames her son's girlfriend for his smoking habit.

A parent asks how he should act in the face of discovering risky and illegal behavior on the part of his son's friend and most likely his son.

When parents' suspicions are aroused, they may have to exercise their rights and obligations by invading their child's privacy.

Talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol can be tough.

What is the best way to deal with your son after you find evidence of drinking?

Find out how to help teenagers quit smoking.