Parents Strongly Influence Child’s Drug Use

Parents still have the final word.

In a study conducted Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) at the University of Maryland, children who grow up in permissive households are more likely to drink heavily than those who grow up in non-permissive households.

“Parents are often unsure where their influence can affect their children in terms of drug abuse or drug addiction,” comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director for Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia. “But with all the influences that children are exposed to in this multimedia culture, parents still do have the final word.”

The study done in South Dakota showed that over 75% of children who grew up in permissive households drank heavily in 9th grade- that is 14 and 15 year olds- as opposed to only 8% of children who grew up in non-permissive households.

If someone should wonder what non-permissive means, and start thinking that they need to raise their children in a regimented boot-camp style environment, think again.

“What constitutes permissive or non-permissive households?” asks Ms. Rieser. “The children reported that they considered non-permissive parents to be those who would upset if they drank or used marijuana, and kept track of their whereabouts or set curfews.

“Actually, simply caring about your child, setting boundaries and expectations, showing displeasure or upset if the child would consider drinking or smoking pot, and asking the child to keep a curfew and keep track of their whereabouts are huge steps in keeping your child drug-free.

“Talk to your kids about the effects of alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription drug abuse.   They will listen to you.  And if you don’t talk to them, someone else will and they won’t be saying the right things.

“Promote drug and alcohol prevention in your family and community.”

Call Narconon Drug Rehab 1-877-413-3073 for more information on effective drug treatment or drug education.

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