Drugs and Alcohol

Much drug and alcohol experimentation begins as early as 10 or 11 years of age.

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

A mother blames her son's girlfriend for his smoking habit.

A parent asks how he should act in the face of discovering risky and illegal behavior on the part of his son's friend and most likely his son.

When parents' suspicions are aroused, they may have to exercise their rights and obligations by invading their child's privacy.

Talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol can be tough.

What is the best way to deal with your son after you find evidence of drinking?

Find out how to help teenagers quit smoking.

If you catch your child smoking pot in his room, should you call the police?

Don't punish your child for smoking.

Learn why the mixed messages that parents send to teens when they allow them to drink at home may actually be to blame for excessive teen drinking.

A teen wonders if she should break up with a boyfriend who drinks and does drugs.

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

A mother seeks advice on how to help her daughter with a drinking problem.

An expert calls it "shameful" when parents not only tolerate but also encourage teens' abuse of alcohol.

Parents do not have to abstain from drinking alcohol to set a good example for their children.

A person of any age can become addicted to cigarettes -- all too quickly.

Read the following tips to help teens kick their smoking habits.