While long
suspected to be the case, researchers have conducted a study where results show
higher levels of parental knowledge and disciplinary consistency leading to a
lower likelihood of substance use, whereas lower levels lead to a higher
likelihood of substance use.
"I think that
it empowers parents to know that not only can they have an influence on their
own children, but they can also have a positive influence on their children's
friends as well," said Michael J. Cleveland, research assistant professor at
the Prevention Research Center and the Methodology Center, Penn State.
"And that by acting together -- the notion of 'it takes a village' -- can
actually result in better outcomes for adolescents."
Read the full story and research
details here.
“Acceptance
of others, their looks, their behaviors, their beliefs, bring you an inner
peace and tranquility ~ instead of anger and resentment” ~ Author Unknown
-Tina Stevens
About the Author: Tina Stevens is a Prevention Secretary with Preferred Family Healthcare. The prevention team works with coalitions throughout the Northern 27
counties in
Missouri. She attend fairs and events to
distribute information about ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs) to bring
awareness to our communities. In
July 2012 she joined the Healthcare Home team as their
secretary/care coordinator. Healthcare Home is a fairly new program in
the State
of Missouri that is combining Mental Health and Physical Health of our
consumers to treat the whole person.
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