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Health Effects and Other Risks of Alcohol Use by Teens
Alcohol has a more profound and lasting effect on adolescents than it does on mature adults, who have completed their growth cycles. Abuse can disrupt the normal development of the body’s vital systems during adolescence, which can have lifelong effects.
Parenting Tips: Helping Prevent Teen Alcohol and Drug Use
While you may not want to be a hovering helicopter parent, now is the time to "lean in" as a parent, especially during the freshman and sophomore years. Below are tips to help you do that. Pick and choose among them, according to your teen's age, temperament, maturity, and proven trustworthiness.