Challenges & Solutions
A lot has changed since you were a kid.
Today’s teens face a rapidly shifting landscape of substance use—from flavored vapes and high-potency cannabis products to THC-infused sodas and colorful gummies that look like harmless candy. These products are easily accessible, cleverly marketed, and often perceived as “safer” alternatives, even though the risks are real and rising.
You’ll explore why adolescence naturally invites risk taking, how substances like nicotine and cannabis affect developing brains, and how to recognize the difference between experimentation and early signs of addiction. Whether your child is substance-free or already experimenting, this workshop will equip you with the tools to respond calmly, clearly, and effectively. When you’re informed, connected, and proactive, you can make a powerful difference.
Join Jonathan Beazley, LADC, LMFT, and Ruth Freeman, LCSW, founder of Peace At Home Parenting, for this interactive workshop, which combines clinical expertise with real-world strategies to help you support your teen without shame or fear.
If you have questions or topics you’d like addressed during the session, email us at Solutions@PeaceAtHomeParenting.com. You can also ask questions throughout the session.
- Click the button above to register for this virtual, Interactive workshop.
- Once you register, look for an email from Zoom with the session link. You will receive Zoom reminders 1 day and then 1 hour before the session. If you have any issues, please email us.
- After the workshop, Peace at Home will email you a link to the recording, handouts and related resources.
- For additional support, check out MIT’s Peace at Home Parenting Solutions Center. You may want to start here: Teen and Young Adult Resource Guide, where you will find quick videos, recorded workshops, podcasts and articles. (log in to access the content)
- Questions? Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
- MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability-related accommodation for this event, please email worklife@mit.edu.
