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• Posted Teen Drinking. Why do teens drink? to Sue Scheff
  And the ONE RULE you need to follow to stop it!The Pre-GameTeens often indulge in a "pre-game" drinking binge before parties or sports events. Large quantities are consumed quickly in order to sustain a sense of inebriation over many hours....
• Posted Ecstasy: What is it? Is your teen using it? to Sue Scheff
  Does it start with marijuana? Advance to pills? On to needles?There can be so many different paths your teen can take to the road to addiction, but the one path they need to realize is they don't need to start...
• Posted Shatter the Myths of Teen Drug Use: National Drugs Fact Week to Sue Scheff
  IT'S NOT JUST POT ANYMORE!When parents share with me that their teen is "only smoking pot" I am dumbfounded that they don't realize the risk of this statement.  Although many don't like the term, "gateway drug", it can be absolutely...
• Posted Loving Your Teen To Death to Sue Scheff
  After watching Dr. Drew on HLN last evening, as he explained to his guest (a mother) that has a young adult struggling with alcoholism, 'she can't save him',  and having that thought process is not helping him.  Only he can...
• Posted Huffing and Sniffing Household Items: Deadly and Dangerous to Sue Scheff
  We hear about drug abuse, we hear about under-aged drinking, we hear about cough syrup abuse (not enough), but one dangerous issue that isn't addressed enough is the use of inhalants!  Most  are common household items that teens and tweens...
• Posted Summertime and Alcohol-Related Crimes. What Your Teen Needs to Know About Underage Drinking to Sue Scheff
  The summer is here which means the "party season" is now in full force. And while the time off of school is a great way for teenagers to rejuvenate and have some fun, those  who are thinking about partaking in...
• Posted How to Deal with a Rebellious Teenager to Sue Scheff
  By: Robbie WhiteNo matter how you brought up your offspring, whether you are an affluent family from a quiet suburb or whether your teenager has had a difficult upbringing, a rebellious teen can crop up in any family. Maybe there...
• Posted Teen Help, Troubled Teens and Searching for Residential Therapy (Confusion and Desperation can lead to mistakes) to Sue Scheff
  Coming to the realization you are in need of residential treatment for your teen is not an easy admission for any parent.  It is a point of realization that you can no longer help them and by denying them the...
• Posted Prom is a Four Letter Word to Sue Scheff
  The event of prom is no small matter, endless movies have been crafted around this big dance- can we say "Footloose" without our toes tapping?With nostalgia comes temptation, not only for teens, but parents. Local St. Johns County parents with...
• Posted Being an Educated Parent to Sue Scheff
  Parent denial is probably one of the most common threads many teens have while they are smoking a joint or popping a pill - even downing the cough syrup.  Many parents think their teen is not the bad child- its...
• Posted Do Girls Drink More than Boys? to Sue Scheff
  Are times changing? Research is showing a significant increase in use of alcohol by girls ages 12 to 17. The situation may require some special attention and Connect with Kids offers some great advice on this topic. Source: Connect with...
• Posted 3 Reasons Why Teen Girls Drink to Sue Scheff
  What We Need To Know According to experts at the American Medical Association, the difference in female physiology means that teen girls feel greater impairment from alcohol and encounter alcohol-related problems faster, including brain damage, cancer, cardiac complications, and other...
• Posted Its Time to Start Talking to Teens about the Dangers of Drugs to Sue Scheff
  When it comes to parenting your teenagers it is never too late to talk about the dangers of drug use.Many parents will ignore the warning signs or make excuses for them, but when reality hits home that your teen is...
• Posted A Message from a Concerned Parent to Sue Scheff
  For three years Five Moms has taken on the fight of spreading awareness and educating parents, schools and communities. One of the moms asked to have her message passed on:My name is Christy Crandell. I am a mother of two,...