This section contains some basic facts about drugs and alcohol. It offers guidance to help you talk about these subjects with your child. You will also find details of where you can get more information and help if you are worried that your child may be using drugs or drinking too much alcohol.
Many parents worry about their child becoming involved with drugs.
They feel that they don t know enough about drugs to help prevent their child from coming to harm. On the other hand, many parents think that getting drunk is just a normal part of growing up. But this attitude can be dangerous because there are serious risks associated with drunkenness, particularly for young people. You and your child need to be aware of these risks. Those who try illegal drugs do not usually suffer any long-term harm to their health.