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Marijuana use is on the rise among young people

A Parent’s Guide to Marijuana and Marijuana Use

Marijuana continues to grow as a socially and legally accepted drug. Read our parent’s guide to marijuana to help in facing these situations.

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Married to an Addict: How to Help Your Loved One

If you’re married to an addict, don’t give up hope. An expert counselor explains how to care for yourself and avoid enabling your addicted loved one.

Talking With Your Teens About Drugs and Alcohol

Healthy communication at home is the best means of setting your children down the path to a promising future free of alcohol and drug abuse.

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The Truth About Vaping – Help for Parents

What is vaping and is it dangerous? Parents can find the help they are looking for.

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From Meth Addiction to Ministry: A Grand Plan for Mac and Mary Owen

One couple tells about the heartache of placing a child up for an adoption, drug addiction and co-dependency. Find out how God mercifully redeemed their marriage and family by rewriting their story.

Talking with Teens about Marijuana

Talking With Tweens About Marijuana

Help get kids thinking critically about why avoiding marijuana and other drugs is a smart, healthy choice. The goal is to avoid scare tactics while still sharing facts.

Reasons for Educating Yourself

As you educate yourself about drugs and alcohol, you will feel more capable when talking to your child about the issue.

Rules for an Effective Conversation

Think about what kind of communication will get your message about drugs and alcohol across effectively and always leave the door open for further conversations.

Parental Involvement Leads to a Decline in Drug Use

Part of the Battling Drug and Alcohol Abuse Series Battling Drug and Alcohol Abuse If You Love an Alcoholic Drug-Proofing Your Home Parental Involvement Leads to a Decline in Drug Use Series About: Abuse and Addiction A new survey from the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows a significant decline in the use of cigarettes, …

Why Kids Use Drugs

What are the factors that influence kids to try drugs or avoid them?

Reducing the Risk for Substance Abuse

Tips for protecting your kids from drug, alcohol and tobacco use.

Kids and Substance Abuse

Kids and Substance Abuse

Understanding and responding to drug, alcohol and tobacco use among teens.

Stages and Warning Signs of Substance Abuse

Behaviors parents might notice if their teen or preteen is using drugs.

What if a Drug Problem Has Already Developed?

How to respond to your teen’s substance abuse

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Battling Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse.

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Drug-Proofing Your Home

Here are some proactive steps you can take to reduce your child’s chance of using drugs.