Many moms handle the bulk of parenting responsibilities, so it's natural that more mothers are taking the lead in this area. By engaging fathers in this role, families can only become more effective in their efforts to keep kids drug free. Our Ecstasy section has been updated with new links and resources about Ecstasy. With teenagers, many things go in one ear and out the other. But what parents are saying about drugs appears to be sticking.
Parents are more likely to talk with their children about specific risks associated with drugs.
And parents appear to be having an impact. Teen drug use increased steadily from 1992 to 1997. The study also found significant, positive changes in drug-related attitudes among teens, which may signal the beginning of a longer trend away from drug use. Despite their more active role, many parents are overwhelmed by the scope of the drug problem. Although this measure did increase from last year, it did not do so at statistically significant levels.