Being a parent in today’s world comes with unique challenges as young individuals face exposure to a variety of super-stimulating substances and activities. From substances like drugs and alcohol to pornography, gaming, social media, and gambling, the list is extensive. Here are the steps to guiding your teens from addictive habits.
Alcohol consumption is often normalized as a social bonding activity, for celebrations, coming-of-age events, and work functions. Alcohol is often used as a social lubricant or stress reliever in various contexts. Despite alcohol’s popularity and wide availability, the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified alcohol as a toxic, psychoactive, and dependence-producing substance.