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Posted by: Erin McKnight, MD, MPH on Aug 01, 2025

There are many challenges faced by parents as their children develop; one important concern is how to raise kids to not use drugs.

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KNOW More, DO More: Prevent Youth Substance Misuse
Part of our role as parents is to protect our kids from dangerous substances by knowing the risks and signs of misuse, helping them make the right choices, and getting them access to the support they need.
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10 Tips for Talking to Your Children about Opioids
The abuse of and addiction to opioid-based prescription drugs has skyrocketed in recent years and it’s imperative for parents to educate their children about the dangers of this serious national crisis.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Hazing and Binge Drinking: A Lethal Combination

May 09, 2017

The recent death of Penn State student, Timothy Piazza, and the alleged hazing behavior of the fraternity members who may have been involved in the tragedy, illustrates that alcohol abuse is prevalent and it can kill your child. Read More

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Addiction: A Real Disease

Jan 25, 2017

Addiction is a real disease. It is not a weakness. Or an easy thing to overcome just by willpower. Virtually, all addictions start during adolescence. Almost 4 million 12-25 year olds have a drug abuse problem in the United States — but only 9 percent get any sort of treatment. Read More