HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT DRUGS

Ren in Drug prevention
May 28, 2019

The Importance of Talking to Your Teen or Young Adult Child about Alcohol

As much as parents might not want to think about it, alcohol use is quite prevalent among young people, even those under the age of 21. That is something to be concerned about. We might chalk it up to “just what teens and young adults are going to do,” but we walk on thin ice when we do that. Alcohol use among adolescents can have serious consequences.

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Ren in Drug Prevention
April 13, 2019

How to Talk to Your Teen about Drugs

The importance of parents talking to their kids about drugs and alcohol is pretty well-known. But how do we do this? I know for a fact that plenty of experts stress the importance of having these conversations. But few say how to actually have these conversations.

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Ren in Dealing with Addiction
March 25, 2019

“Talking About It”—Follow These Tips When Discussing Addiction Treatment with an Addicted Loved One

It’s never easy having a family member or loved one who struggles with a drug habit. We want to help them get clean, but we often don’t know how. A conversation with your loved one is a great place to start, so we’ve included a dozen “do’s and don’ts” to keep in mind when having such a discussion.

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Ren in Drug Prevention
March 6, 2019

Are Parents Doing Enough for Their Kids? How Poor Parenting Could Lead to Drug Abuse amongst Our Youth

Parents want the best for their kids. That’s nothing new. Parents are always looking for ways to be better parents, constantly seeking tools and strategies for adjusting their parenting in the best way possible.

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