Talking with a child about the dangers of substance use and showing disapproval of such behavior are key to shaping children’s attitudes and behaviors. 90% of Bulloch County Middle School youth report that their parents would think it’s Wrong or Very Wrong for them to drink alcohol. By 12th grade, this percentage goes down to 76%. Parents need to continue through their child’s high school years with a consistent message that drinking alcohol is not okay. Science tells us that the human brain is not completely developed until around age 25-26. Check out these resources to help keep your child on the right path.
SAMHSA – Underage Drinking
NIH – Teen Drug Abuse
Drug Free Generation – Drug Prevention Resources
Healthy Children – American Academy of Pediatrics
Healthy Children – Edible Marijuana Dangers
Adolescent Health – THRIVE App
Make Smoking History – Dangers of Vaping