What substances are commonly abused by teens?
For many reasons – including minimal social stigma, easy accessibility, and cultural prevalence – alcohol has been commonly used and abused by American teens (Read Parent Liability for Underage Drinking and Underage Drinking: Who, What, and Where). Other substances that parents do not always realize are threats include prescription medicines, inhalants, and meth (Read Parents and Pills: Unintentional Drug Dealers; Huffing: Inhalant Abuse; and Beautiful Boy and Tweak Book Reviews). To combat the problem of teen substance abuse, some parents use test kits, which have advantages and disadvantages (Read Drug Testing in Your Home: Pros & Cons). What are the advantages of a sober high school? • Although they should not be considered treatment centers, these high schools offer a supportive environment for recovery and post-treatment care. • Some schools test regularly for substance use. · Many of these schools have consequences for relapse. • The teen will make new friends who can truly empat
