In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Meagan Solomon.

Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

• The age at which many children begin experimenting with drugs and/or alcohol?
• Some of the reasons this happens
• Signs that they may be using drugs or drinking alcohol
• The best way for a parent to approach his or her child about their concerns so as to encourage open, ongoing communication
• Whether it is realistic for a parent to expect compliance after forbidding his or her child from using drugs or alcohol
• Whether or not its ever a good idea for parents to allow their under age children to drink in their homes with them? Their friends?
• How parents can access information to share with their children about the dangers of drinking and using drugs, and how to go about doing so
• What parents can do if they feel that their children are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol
• Supports and programs to help