Many people think the term “multiple addiction” doesn’t apply to them. For them, multiple addiction means something that exists for the “deeply disturbed” or the “lost” patients of a chronic hospital wing or mental hospital. “Cross- addicted” or “dual addicted”…
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The work doesn’t end simply by knowing what the problem is and knowing how to solve it. Dealing with a problem drinker can be a lifelong battle, one that requires patience and support from everyone around the drinker. Even with…
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Many parents want to believe that the erratic behavior of their teenager is due to normal adolescent development and not substance abuse. That may very well be. The teenage years can be a very trying time for both the parent…
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Some people like to argue that the problem with alcoholism and teenage drinking lies with the alcoholic, not the people around him or her. They are the person who needs to do the changing. They are the person who needs…
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More than 60% of teens who drink say they get alcoholic beverages from family and friends. If you have alcohol in the house, lock it up. Don’t make it accessible to your children, especially if you are not home. Don’t…
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There are programs available to the schools that talk about drugs and alcohol. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, better known as D.A.R.E., has been instrumental in educating youth groups about the dangers of drugs and alcohol abuse.
However, this program…
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While not everyone keeps a well stocked liquor cabinet in their home, some people who like to entertain do have alcohol on hand for when guests come to their house. If you do have alcohol in your home, make sure…
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All 50 states as well as the District of Columbia have a minimum drinking age of 21. Although periodically there is some discussion to lower the drinking age back to age 18, usually by the 18 to 20 year-old crowd,…
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For years I’ve heard about how families should spend quality time together. Quality time isn’t about going to a theme park or taking the kids to the mall. Quality time is any time where you and your child connect.
Make sure…
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A no questions asked agreement needs to be talked about carefully, but is one that I’ve instituted with my own child. If your child finds themselves in a situation that could be harmful, whether it be at a party where…
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