Parenting Talk

‘Under the Influence’: Preventing Drugs & Alcohol

Problems in Teenagers – What Parents can do

Presented by Dr. Bobby Smyth MRCPsych PhD

The Talk will address normal adolescent development and the impact that alcohol and drug use can sometimes have upon that process.  The potential risks associated with adolescent drinking and drug use will be described. While teenagers are influenced by school, peers, community and wider culture, it appears clear that parents are the most important single influence upon them.  The positive steps which parents can take to support healthy adolescent development will be described.

Clear advice will be provided on the parenting strategies which reduce the risks of teenagers developing alcohol  or other substance abuse problems

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