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