Family and Parenting FAQ

It's a tough world out there, especially for our kids. The pressure to perform well in school, the increased need to fit in and belong with peers, the desire for independence -- all are daily stressors that may prompt youth to escape in unhealthy ways.

The good news is that parents can have a huge impact in preventing drug or alcohol use in their children. In fact, research shows that positive parental relationships are the “anti-drug.”

Our family programs include a focus on parent-child communication; family management; parental empathy and nurturing for children; promotion of the child’s special assets; practice in developing, discussing, and enforcing family policies on substance abuse; and information about drugs and consequences of use.

"Parents are the single most important influence on children's decision to smoke, drink, or use drugs, yet many parents do not fully understand the extent of their influence." – The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Malignant Neglect: Substance Abuse and America's Schools. 2001.

To speak with a Prevention professional about our Family and Parenting programs, please call 828-254-2700 or 877-678-2696 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .