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Warning signs that your kid may have a problem with alcohol

by — Last updated: 2017-06-01 in Men's Health

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Although the term alcohol applies to any organic compound with a hydroxyl group, when we say “alcohol” we usually mean "ethanol".

Warning signs that your kid may have a problem with alcohol are:

  • Getting drunk on a regular basis
  • Lying about how much alcohol he or she is using
  • Believing that alcohol is necessary to have fun
  • Having frequent hangovers
  • Feeling run-down, depressed, or even suicidal
  • Having "blackouts"
  • Having problems at school or getting in trouble with the law

Tips for parents

  • Get involved with your kids problems
  • It is very important to talk to your kid about alcohol, drugs, sex, and other topics important in an adolescent's life
  • Try to help your teen develop problem solving and decision making skills
  • Encourage participation in healthy and enjoyable activities
  • Because drinking and driving are the biggest problem, many parents have an agreement with their teen that if they have been drinking they can call home and parents will come and pick them up
  • Set a good example. Don't drink and drive, and don't drink to excess. Be honest about your own drinking.