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Drugs and Alcohol

Drugs and AlcoholDrugs and alcohol are part of American culture, and parents cannot completely insulate their children from their allure. What you can do is give your children the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe.
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* Why Children Use Drugs
* Protecting Your Child from Drugs and Alcohol
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* The Difference between Drug Abuse and Experimentation
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* When Your Younger Adolescent May be Using Drugs
* When Your Older Adolescent May be Using Drugs
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*CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children's Toys
*CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys
*CPSC, Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Announce Recall of Girl's Loungewear
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