Towards the end of August through the beginning of September, millions of American children will be headed back to school; some entering a new school as either junior high or high school students.
With new schools come new friends and influences in your child's life.
As a parent, talking about the dangers of drugs and drug use is crucial.
This includes both street drugs and prescription drugs.
What are some risk factors of addiction that every parent should be aware of?
Ronald Santasiero, MD, and Cherie Santasiero, PhD, share the warning signs to look out for in your child, as well as risk factors for addiction you should know about.