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Teen drug use rare

models ‘condoning the use and,
yes, the abuse of tobacco, alcohol
and prescription drugs.

Is it so unusual, then, in a
society where beer commercials

_ associating alcobol use with hap-
piness, success, friendship. and
romance fiood the airways, in a
society in where there is
widespread use of alcohol by
adults, a society in short that con-
dones and encourages alcohol and
tobacco use, that teenagers will
we them?

Prescription drugs are another
atea of concem. Drugs such as
tranquilizers and slceping pills
ae making their way into the
teenage population, often from
their parents medicine cabinets or
from illegal sources.

., Parents: ‘should’ be: aware tha

pmlore: ‘danger exis

illegal drugs.
What can be done?

" Firstly, be aware of the prob- -

lem.

Encourage open communication
with your children. ,
.” Watch for excessive fatigue,
sleeping problems,’ personalily
changes, and so on,

Studéiits from’ the ‘abise of
‘alcohol; ‘tobacco ‘and ‘improperly .:
‘wed prescriptions than f from the’

Be aware of their friends and
‘their social. life. If someone is
making you uneasy, then sit down
and talk wilh your child.

Doni be afraid to contact
school counselors or you family
doctor. You, yourself, are a role
model. What you do will be
copied.

Secondly, take an active role in
your teenagers life, Set a daily
time to talk about personal, social
and world problems. Teenagers
are seeking the information to set
up a moral framework for them-
‘selves. Help provide them with
that information. .

. As the world speeds up it is
becoming more difficult for
young people to grow up with a
clear and reasonable sense of

ah

Teachers, to-help them reach a
happy and healthy adulthood.

For further information contact
your. school counselor or the
Skeena Health Unit.

What arc your questions and

“concerns? Write us at:

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Terrace, B.C.

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