Bradley Hospital Parenting Guide:
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Prevention and Early Intervention
Are Best for Your Children
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If you are concerned or worried, call a mental health
professional for an assessment. Bradley Hospital is especially
well qualified, with experts in children's mental and emotional
health.
Call anytime
401-434-3400
ext. 364
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Experts give parents this advice:
- Set a good example at home, starting early.
- Try to build self-esteem in your children by encouraging expression
of feelings and open communication, and by unconditional love.
- Set firm but kind limits.
- Be consistent with communication
and discipline.
- Encourage independent thinking.
- Support and encourage involvement in outside activities and
interests.
- Make it your business to be aware of the dangers
of alcohol and drugs.
Problems will sometimes arise no matter what a parent does.
But you can cope:
- Even if you start after the fact, make rules—and the consequences
of breaking them—clear.
- Follow through on threats of disciplinary action.
- Be firm but kind; this is terrible for your child, too, but
you are working to keep him safe.
- Inquire about and monitor behavior.
- Seek professional help.
- Don't cover for a child who breaks the law.
How to get help 
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