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Is Your Teen Smoking?!
Did you catch your teenager smoking? Wow. Whether your teenager started drinking or smoking just because his friends were doing it doesn’t matter. What matters is that he may now be addicted and needs your support to help him stop. It is not going to be easy for him, as a lot of his peers are probably smoking and drinking, too. According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, nearly 80 percent of teenagers report having tried alcohol by the time they reach high school. While some teens may be able to quit on their own, others need help in the form of medical or other formal interventions in order to quit.
How to Help Teenagers Stop Smoking Pot
Finding out that your teenager is smoking pot can be a nightmare and no parent wants to go through this situation. If you have recently found out that your teenager is smoking marijuana, there are some important steps that you can take to stop the risky behavior.
Smoking & Pregnancy
Some smokers still think it’s cool. Others just say they can’t kick the habit. Some want to smoke to keep their weight down. One thing we should all be able to agree on, though, is that smoking can’t be good for pregnant women–or their unborn children. Surprisingly enough, more than 10 percent of pregnant women smoke, according to the March of Dimes.
Teen Drug & Alcohol Treatment
Drug and alcohol addiction is devastating to even the most sophisticated and mature of adults but it is equally – if not more – ruinous for teens and young adults.
Are Your Kids Addicted to the Internet?
Do you ever wonder how your kids can waste hours browsing the Internet, checking Facebook and religiously watering their crops on Farmville? They might be addicted to their computer. Internet addiction is a growing problem that can seriously harm your kids. When researchers at the University of Maryland asked college students to refrain from using the Internet and other social media for 24 hours, the students began to show withdrawal signs similar to those experienced by people who try to quit smoking.