What Should a Parent Do When Their Teenager Goes to a Party Where Alcohol and Drugs May be Present?
Mrs. Dena Gorkin For most teenagers, parties are a rite of passage and attendance or lack of attendance at a […]
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What Causes Bullying? How Can I Prevent My Child From Being a Bully?
(This article is based on an interview with Dr. Rona Novick for Operation Survival’s Prevention 101 series.) It is difficult
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Does the Legalization of Marijuana Make It Safe?
Mrs. Dena Gorkin Alcohol, tobacco and prescription drugs, though legal, are often abused. People can get these substances whether they
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My Child is Being bullied in School and Noone Seems to Care!
(This article is based on an interview with Dr. Rona Novick for Operation Survival’s Prevention 101 series.) Parents and schools
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Why Are So Many Teens Self Medicating Today?
Mrs. Dena Gorkin Anxiety and depression in preteens and teenagers are more prevalent today than five years ago. One potential
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What is bullying? What is the difference between aggressive behavior and bullying?
(This article is based on an interview with Dr. Rona Novick for Operation Survival’s Prevention 101 series.) The term bullying
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What are some tools parents can use to help protect their kids from drugs?
In the field of substance abuse prevention, there is a concept known as protective factors. These are conditions or behaviors present in an individual’s environment that decrease his or her chances of falling prey to addiction and other risky behaviors. The following are some protective factors that parents can provide, no matter the age of their children.