How To Avoid Teenage Drug Abuse in Your Family

How can you help your teens to avoid drug abuse temptations?

  • Start by emphasizing family meals – talk at the table keeps you close and informed
  • Let your kids know that you are "hard-line" when it comes to any drug or alcohol use 
  • Confront your teen at the first possible sign of alcohol or drug use and get help 
  • Let your kids know that if they or any friend is ever in an emergency situation – to call 911 and then you – they need to know you will support them first. Many lives could be saved if teens sought emergency help during an alcohol or drug use overdose situation.

Your kids need to know they can talk to you about anything. They also need to understand boundaries and the fact that you have zero tolerance on drug and alcohol use.