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It takes a community to help you help your kids make safe and healthy decisions. This blog tackles the real, everyday issues our children face concerning drugs and alcohol, authored by law enforcement and other professionals in various roles serving communities just like yours.

July 27, 2011 | by Timothy Shoemaker 13 Comments

3 Tips for Parents on Teen Substance Abuse

Having helped many families weather their first encounter with teen substance abuse, I’ve learned to respect three critical guidelines: Treat the First Time as the Last Time Use the Law Rethink Your Perspective An example from the past will help illustrate their use. Marc and Jenny caught their 14-year-old son smoking pot behind the...

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