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It's essential that parents take the time to form an open line of communication with their children regarding teen drug abuse.

One of the most important factors affecting early drug use and the likelihood of ongoing addiction problems is that of the parenting style.

Sniff Dogs is a drug detection service available to parents and employers who are wondering if drugs are present in the home or office.

There are many programs and centers offering teen drug rehab to teenagers suffering from addiction and problems with substance abuse.

Reclaiming Futures is a succesful program run by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help communities help thier teens who are in jail and addicted to drugs or alcohol.

As the problem of prescription drug abuse among young people continues to grow, parents need to be aware of pharm parties and what they can do to fight this evil.

Over the past decade, kids as young as 12 have been getting high by downing large amounts of cough syrup; thousands have been hospitalized; some have died.

Talking with your teenager about the dangers of drug use can be done from either an abstinence-only or harm reduction perspective.

" It is its own religion, this love. Uncontainable, savage, and without end, it is what I feel for my child." --- Claire Fontaine; Come Back

Are you a parent of a teen in trouble? Here are some resources to help you get the information you need.

Anton Yelchin stars as Charlie Bartlett, a young man seeking acceptance in a popularity driven world. Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis, and Kat Dennings round out the cast.

Studies show that eating dinner every night with the whole family is one of the most effective ways for parents to help their children do better in school and in life.

Drug abuse, so often done in secret, can be mistaken for stress, depression or even teenage angst. Knowing the signs could very well save the life of a loved one.

Salvia is a legal hallucinogenic herb available through health food vendors and online resources. Youth experimenting with the drug may find themselves unable to stop.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has teamed up with a number of associations, including those of school nurses, to warn parents of this growing danger.

Keep kids safe by keeping on the alert for these signals that a teen may be considering ending his or her life.

Parents, beware, Prescription pill and over-the-counter medication abuse is becoming more popular among teens, who may not realize the risk and dangers involved.

Being a gifted child is not easy. Particularly when he reaches the teen years, life becomes more complicated when social issues compete with his motivation to learn.

Physical abnormalities in the brains of substance abusers changes drug addiction treatment & alcoholic treatment. Impulse control is impaired even when they're sober.

Adolescents today use drugs and alcohol at an early age. Middle school parents can help their children by identifying the signs of drug abuse before depression sets in.

It is very common for individuals to become addicted to marijuana.

Michael Jackson was found dead in his home and now the coroner's office has determined the cause of death as homicide. A dangerous sedative was the primary cause.

The Center for Health at Harvard developed a series of philosophies they feel are necessary for parents to help teens make the transition to adulthood.

Some tout education program flaws as reason for an increase in teen drug use, but new studies lay blame on undeveloped impulse control and lack of parental supervision.

A witty teen comedy following in the footsteps of American Pie or Ferris Bueller, Charlie Bartlett co-stars Robert Downey Jr. and Kat Dennings.

Dr. Laura Berman goes on the Oprah show to educate parents about positive ways to talk to their children about sex. This stirred some controversy.

Problem behavior can feel overwhelming. Instead of trying to figure it all out alone, why not bring the whole family to the table for real solutions that just might work?

It is essential that parents teach their children the tools on how to manage money.

'Florida Today' recently published an article highlighting a school ban on Goth fashion statements. Why? Are teen cults headed in an unhealthy supernatural direction?