Teenagers need to be a priority for parents. Changes in mood, attitude, appearance, hygiene, academics and choice of friends need to be taken seriously. Their activities must never be taken for granted. Parents need regular communication with their kids, and with the parents of other teens. Appropriate parental authority is essential to help youth through the teen years.
Negotiation is the key task.
There is help in Frederick County with both public and private programs, assessments, individual, family and group counseling are available. Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous have meetings in the area.