How do you protect a teenager from addiction?

However, research shows that those who have not tried illicit substances in their teenage years are unlikely to become addicted to alcohol or drugs later in life. Teenagers who start using illegal drugs before the age of 14 are most exposed to the risk of addiction. This data is not surprising, since the use of illegal substances disrupts the development of the brain. Studies show that with each year that young people do not try drugs, the likelihood of addiction decreases. In fact, with each passing year (between the ages of 13 and 21), the likelihood of developing lifelong addiction decreases by 4 % to 5 %.

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Teenagers are under the most pressure because of trauma and stress, related either to social life or events in the family. The presence of only those in the family often leads them to experiment with drugs. Young people who get into drugs more often have little parental supervision at home, and moreover, they don't think much about their school responsibilities.

Here are some tips on how to protect your teen from addiction:

• Support from parents who know who their teenager hangs out with and know where he is and what he's interested in
• Developing good, healthy coping skills, including “drug refusal skills”
• A strong sense of belonging and responsibility towards school obligations
• Clearly defined family rules of conduct
• Appropriate parental rewards for good behavior
• Healthy communication and clear expectations

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