Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse

are many dangers associated with substance abuse. Impaired judgment due to drugs can

result in inappropriate social behavior, accidents, and incidences of violence. Physical

damage may also occur, such as liver damage, coma from accidental overdose, loss of

short-term memory, learning disabilities, and decreased motor ability.

The fear of drug and alcohol abuse can be overwhelming for parents of teenagers. Parents

can't control everything their kids do. However, they can set a good example and provide

sound information to help their kids make the right choices. It is recommended that

parents talk with their kids about drugs before they reach adolescence and explain the

dangers of taking drugs. Also, try to establish a line of open communication by showing

your teens that they can come to you with any problem. Kids who develop a high sense of

self-esteem, and who are treated with respect, learn to cope better than adolescents who

Signs of drug use can include blood-shot eyes, unusual moodiness, and fatigue. Teens

may also have an abrupt change in attitude, let their grades drop, begin to borrow or steal

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