The challenge: How to raise children in a drug-filled society and prevent substance abuse

Dr. Schwebel's Recommendations:

• Start when your children are young
• Create a family climate for communication
• Show your children how to meet their needs without drugs
• Help kids understand the dangers of drugs
• Help them learn to resist peer pressure
• Teach your children how to make wise decisions
• Establish give-and-take discussions with teens
• Stay alert to potential drug problems and know how to respond

How to listen...