Be a Hands-On Parent
A child who gets through age 21 without smoking, abusing alcohol or using illegal drugs is virtually certain never to do so.
Since 1992, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University has been studying the factors that make it more or less likely that children will start smoking, drinking or using drugs in order to determine the best way to get kids through the formative years drug free.
The answer?
Parents.
The biggest factor in whether your children will start using drugs is you. Having a good relationship with your children and monitoring their behavior will reduce their risk of substance use.
Downloads for parents:
To learn more about being a hands-on parent, read the book.
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The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University is neither affiliated with,
nor sponsored by, the National Court
Appointed Special Advocate Association (also known as "CASA") or
any of its member organizations with the name of "CASA."
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