Spike in Use. Who doesn't love summer?! Who isn't tired of pandemic restrictions? The Substance use normally increases during transition...

As summer vacation is upon us, it is important for parents to be aware of summer temptations and to take positive steps to prevent, delay...

As parents, we can't let our guards down when it comes to substance use. There are powerful and dangerous drugs out there and a tragic...

With Covid cases spiking and travel curtailed, this year's holiday season will present unique challenges on many levels. After the past...

The Marin Prevention Network is launching a Social Host Ordinance (SHO) awareness campaign and asking the Marin community to help by...

RECENT STUDIES According to a new study led by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine, vaping is linked to a substantially...

Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year! The beginning of school is usually an exciting time, full of energy, anticipation and a bit of...

Alcohol is ubiquitous in our society. It is the most widely used drug by adults in the U.S. and is so common and accepted that most...

You have been discussing substance use for years with your child and they well know that you disapprove of their substance use and your...

The operative advice is when in doubt, call 911. Here are specific tips as to what to do, depending on the person's state. If a person...

Alcohol, ecstasy, cocaine and amphetamines are popular party drugs, particularly with older teens and 20-somethings. Ecstasy and its...

This blog is based on notes (with some additions by BTI) taken during a Facebook Live presentation on March 22, 2020 by Lisa Damour, PhD,...

Paying Attention to Your Child’s Well-Being In navigating these uncertain times, parents are in unchartered waters. A silver lining is...

In these surreal and stressful times of coronavirus, there are silver linings. Sheltering-in-place affords families more time together....

Despite the fact that the vaping crisis headlines are fading, the numbers on usage and lung illnesses are still concerning. Data on Usage...

The numbers are not good. Vaping rates among youth are continuing their year-to-year surge. Data from the National Youth Tobacco Survey...

Teenagers rail against hypocrisy. Challenging the views of one’s parents and seeking personal truth is a generational right-of-passage, a...

Most parents will tell you that it isn’t uncommon to see alcohol consumed on the sidelines at youth sporting events or at team parties....

Discuss don't lecture! Have early and frequent discussions with your teen about the effects and dangers of these drugs. For an excellent

Prom is always an exciting and special time for parents and teens alike. Teens are increasingly creative these days with "Promposals". As...