Responsible use in everyday life. Tips for Parents.
Like adults, children and adolescents, occasionally suffer from complaints such as headaches, stomach pains or insomnia. When treating them, medicines should be used with the utmost care to prevent addiction.
Some people claim that alcohol, cannabis or other drugs helps them: - Feel better - Forget about their problems - Integrate within a group of friends - Pass time - Fall asleep These substances may give you the impression that your problems have gone awa…
Every tenth person in Switzerland regularly takes medicine which can become addictive. According to conservative estimates, 60000 people are already addicted, and a further 170000 in serious danger of becoming addicted, to such medicines, mainly sleeping p…
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This brochure describes how parents can find a helpful way to deal with the issue of substance use among adolescents. It answers questions such as - My child doesn’t consume addictive substances. What to do to ensure it stays this way? - How can I tell if…