Scaring teens away from cannabis, alcohol, or social media hasn’t worked. If anything, it’s backfired. Instead of fear tactics, we need honest education, mental health support, and meaningful alternatives. Want real solutions? Let’s rethink our approach.
Are parents in the US and Canada overly optimistic about their children’s risks of addictive substance use?
Parental Optimism and Perceived Control over Children’s Initiation of Tobacco, Cannabis, and Opioid Use In Summary: Parents, and especially parental attitudes and behaviors on addictive substances during their children’s childhood and...