The HSE has launched a guide for parents, which contains information and advice about how to talk to teenagers about alcohol and other drugs. The launch comes just ahead of Leaving Cert results day.
Over 60,000 pupils are set to receive their results on August 15, and alcohol and drugs may play a role in the celebrations of many.
The guide has been written by experts specifically for parents and it urges them ‘to get the conversation started with your son or daughter'.
"Students celebrating their exam results may feel under peer pressure to drink alcohol, so it is important for parents to get informed and be realistic about alcohol risks and to set the boundaries," the HSE said.
It pointed out that from the age of 12 until the mid 20s, brains develop a lot. Using alcohol or drugs at this time can damage the growing brain, causing long-term emotional problems and difficulties with learning, planning and memory.
Source: Deborah Condon, irishhealth.com, 14/08/2018
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