What Are the Risks?
What Reduces Risk
What Increases Risk
The Role of Depression
Why Use is so Dangerous
What are the Signs?
Physical Signs
Behavioral Signs
Other Indicators
The Role of Depression
Red Flags
What Can You Do to Prevent Use?
Parenting & Safety Tips
Abstinence Contracts
What About Parties?
If You Suspect Use
If You Suspect There is Use
I Just Caught My Teen...Now What?
Tips for Confronting Substance Abusers
Resource Index
Resource Index
Crisis Resources
Information / Referral Resources
Edina High School Resources
Internet Resources
School Policies and Edina Laws
Contact Us
What Increases or Decreases the Risks?
Many factors influence the risk of whether your child will develop a drug or alcohol-related problem. Both genetics and environment affect a person's tendency towards substance abuse.
What can REDUCE the risk?
What can INCREASE the risk?
Why adolescent substance abuse is so dangerous
The Role of Depression and Anxiety