Most teens today are doing well. This is in part due to supportive loving parents like you. But parenting today can be challenging and stressful. Teens are faced with competing influences in their lives. Some of these openly promote or glamourize substance use.

Nonetheless, you are still your child’s first and best teacher. You don’t need to be the expert. Knowing how to access the information you need is more important. Focus on being a good role model and guide: setting expectations, modeling values, and helping your teen develop a good sense of self.

Even parents who do everything “right” sometimes have kids who turn to alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. If this happens, don’t give up. Most kids will come through these difficult times, and not losing their most important guides along the way will help. Be there for your teen, find help when you need it, and your teen should be just fine.

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