How can we protect children and teens from developing alcohol use disorder? Elizabeth Tracey reportsHow can we protect children and teens from developing alcohol use disorder? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Alcohol And Drug Abuse – Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts
Children as young as 12 years of age may manifest alcohol use disorder, while the number of young people trying alcohol continues to grow, recent data indicate. Alcohol use disorder expert Denis Antoine at Johns Hopkins says if you’re the … How can we...
1:02•4 Dec 2023
Protecting Our Youth: A Parent's Guide to Preventing Alcohol Use Disorder
Episode Overview
- Children as young as 12 may exhibit signs of alcohol use disorder.
- Understanding and engaging with your child's world is crucial during adolescence.
- Healthy activities can rival and compete with the desire to drink.
- Expert advice on parenting and addressing alcohol use disorder in adolescents.
- Insights from Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts.
“Understanding what children and adolescents are going through is the best approach.”
Parenting in today's world comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to protecting children from alcohol use disorder. In this episode of Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts, expert Denis Antoine tackles the alarming reality that kids as young as 12 are showing signs of alcohol dependency. Elizabeth Tracey hosts this crucial discussion, shedding light on how parents can better understand and engage with their children during these formative years.
You'll hear about the importance of fostering open communication, creating a supportive home environment, and encouraging healthy activities that can steer young minds away from the lure of alcohol. Antoine offers practical advice and actionable steps for parents worried about their children's exposure to alcohol. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or educator, this episode provides essential tools and insights to help safeguard our youth from the risks of alcohol use disorder.
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