Creating an open dialogue about substance abuse with your teen is an important thing.
Some people find it very difficult to talk to your teens about alcohol abuse. It is a difficult but very important conversation that you need to have together. It is best to choose a time and place where you will be free from outside interruptions and distractions. If you are nervous, it’s okay to let them know that but you should also have them realize that this is a very serious conversation and not something that should be taken lightly. You will both have questions but your guidance and support will be very important to your teen as he or she makes these decisions on their own.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, the results of a 2012 national survey reported that in teens from age 12-20 there was an estimated 24.3 percent of teens, male and female, who drank alcohol within the past month
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