Alcohol Abuse

Don't overreact to a child's "experiments" with alcohol -- but do spend some time discussing this. ...

Our expert advises a teen to reconsider his drinking behavior and find better ways to get what he are seeking. ...

A mother wonders what she can say or do to stress to her daughter that drinking and drugs will hurt her. ...

Parents, Teens and Alcohol...A Dangerous Mix Mike and Molly throw the best keg parties in town. The beer flows freely as burly varsity football players collect car keys at the door. Teens mill around, shouting over the pounding music, hugging and...

Parents, Teens, and Alcohol: A Dangerous MixParents Playing It CoolMike and Molly throw the best keg parties in town. The beer flows freely as burly varsity-football players collect car keys at the door. Teens mill around, shouting over the pound...

When a parent discovers that her son has been drinking with his friends, should she tell his friends' parents? ...

How can you tell if your teen is using drugs or alcohol? Take this quiz and find out! ...

When it comes to screen time and kids, it isn't all bad news. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on how to make screen time healthy and educational.

The Scene: Your 18-year-old daughter and her date are invited to a pre-prom party at a friend's and several post-prom parties. You want her to have a wonderful time, but you're worried about her drinking. When you raise the issue with her, she ro...

An expert reassures a guilty teen that he can learn from this experience and become a wiser, healthier, and more self-respecting young man. ...

A mother wonders what she can say or do to stress to her daughter that drinking and drugs will hurt her. ...

Since alcohol will probably enter all our children's lives, we must provide alcohol education long before high school or college. ...

Since alcohol will probably enter all our children's lives, we must provide alcohol education long before high school or college. ...