Our Children, Drinking and Drugs: What We Need to Know and Do.

Wentz, Tom

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ERIC Number: EJ461961

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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ISSN: ISSN-0195-2781

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Our Children, Drinking and Drugs: What We Need to Know and Do.

Wentz, Tom

PTA Today, v18 n5 p18-20 Mar 1993

Regarding childhood and adolescent alcohol and drug abuse, this article recommends positive prevention strategies which include setting limits, setting consequences, being an example, upholding no-use policies, teaching communication, providing a safe home, establishing family cohesiveness, and scheduling for structure. A resource list is provided. (SM)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Children, Communication Skills, Drug Abuse, Early Intervention, Family Life, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Responsibility, Prevention

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Audience: Parents

Language: English

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