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Teens with “Summer Time” on Their Hands
Summer can be a risky time for teens. More teens try marijuana
for the first time during the summer months than any other time of the year.¹ Why? The main culprit is boredom. Ensuring that your teen is engaged in positive activities, whether summer school, camps, volunteering or planned, supervised outings with friends can be a way to deter youth from things that are harmful to them, such as drug and alcohol use.
The following list will help guide you and your teen toward a safe and healthy summer:
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- Establish a summertime curfew for your teen
- Help plan activities to keep your teen busy
- Schedule time together to do something fun as a family
- Check in with adult supervisors, such as coaches and employers
- Meet your child’s friends, especially those that your teen hangs out with regularly
- Set some kind of check-in system, such as an established call time when they get home
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| Plan a supervised camping trip with friends |
| Take a trip to a free museum or public zoo |
| Visit colleges online or plan a trip to visit some colleges |
| Volunteer at least once a week—soup kitchen, SPCA, hospital, etc. |
| Take a dance or cooking class or just learn a new skill |
| Train for a sporting event, like a triathlon |
| Become a mentor or camp counselor |
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Authorities Seek Community Help to Combat Gangs
Gang violence typically increases in the summer as school ends, the days are longer and temperatures rise, according to several law enforcement agencies. Gangs battle over drugs, particularly methamphetamine, and drug deals.
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Marijuana Use Peaks in the Summer
While teen marijuana use is on a decline, it still tends to peak during the summer months because teens have more unsupervised time on their hands. Be sure to talk to your teen about the harmful effects of smoking pot. Read more>>
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My Son Tried Pot. Did I Let Him Down?
My 14-year-old son recently smoked pot for the first time. I believe he is truly sorry and have made it clear that this is his first and last try of the drug. What should my next move be, and how can I stop feeling as if I let him down in some way since he seemed to lack the will power to say no?
See the expert's response.
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