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There is no single reason why teens try drugs or alcohol. Neil I. Bernstein, Ph.D. outlines some of the core issues and influences that lead to teenage drug and alcohol use.
Unfortunately, when it comes to kids and alcohol, parents can't just gaze into a crystal ball to find out whether their kids will face a drinking problem in their teenage years.
From mood swings to risk taking, “normal teenage behavior” can appear to be anything-but-normal to parents! Do you ever find yourself asking, “Who is this kid?” Then check out A Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain.
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