The transition from grade school to middle school or from middle school to high school can be a stressful time for kids. Studies show that adolescents who haven’t tried drugs or alcohol are more likely to start during times of transition in order to cope with stress.
Parents can help ease the stress of school transitions by:
Encouraging open conversations about how their child is feeling
Setting aside one-on-one times with their child
Discussing the dangers of alcohol and other drugs
Monitoring their child’s activities
Find out more in this handy brochure: Transitions and Teens: A Guide for Parents. This information from The Partnership for a Drug Free America is brought to you by Linn Together, a county-wide network of volunteers working to reduce substance abuse in Linn County.