How to raise a drug-free kid the straight dope for parents

Designed to help parents get their kids through the formative pre-teen, teen, and college years drug-free.

Main Author: Califano, Joseph A., Jr., 1931-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2009.
Edition: 1st Fireside trade pbk. ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Take a hands-on approach to parenting
  • Talk to your kids about smoking, drinking, and drugs
  • Eat meals together-dinner makes a difference
  • What drugs are likeliest to tempt your teen?
  • For your teen, availability is the mother of use
  • At what times is my child at increased risk of drug use?
  • In what circumstances is my child at increased risk of drug use?
  • How can I make my home a safe haven?
  • What you should know about the differences between boys and girls
  • What's the relationship between alcohol, drugs, and sexual activity?
  • How can I mitigate the media's influence?
  • How can I protect my kids at school?
  • How can I prepare my kids for college?
  • The signs of use-what to do if you see them.