Teen Help: TIME TO ACT!
School is opening and many teens will be starting high school for their first year. 9th grade can be a difficult transition for many teenagers. Just when you finally felt comfortable at your middle school, familiar with the guidance counselors and even chipper with the school nurse, life is making a major shift. According to a survey of 6,500 teens by the Partnership for a Drug Free America , 73 percent said the number one reason they turn to drugs and alcohol is to relieve stress at school. As the new school year begins, how can you help your teen adjust especially if they are starting a new school. The last thing we want to have happen is our teen turning to substance abuse to relieve their anxiety and stress about fitting into their new school and surroundings. Peer pressure can be overwhelming and the desire to be part of a group. Fear of not fitting in could fuel your teenager to engage in harmful activity such as drinking and using drugs to be ...