This discussion was hosted live on the date noted above, you can view the recording and download the handouts below.
Rapid growth, exploration and risk taking are all part of teen development. Taking risks give teens a chance to test their abilities and learn more about themselves. Some risks, however, can be harmful and have lasting effects on your child’s health and well-being.
Two of parents’ biggest concerns about teens right now are mental health and substance use. And there’s a strong connection between these two issues.
Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW examines these issues with Jonathan Beazley, LADC, LMFT, retired Alcohol and Drug Interventionist at the University of Connecticut. Their conversation will include vaping, which has become one of the most popular forms of substance use among young people, despite the growing evidence of its health risks and harms. When talking about substance use and abuse with your kids, it’s helpful to know the facts and the myths. Parent knowledge, communication, and monitoring can make a big difference in keeping your child safe. Whether your child has not tried substances or has already begun to use or is using regularly, this conversation is for you.
Substance use and abuse, Adolescence and Young Adulthood, Parent-Teen Communication,
Sep 09, 2025
Live Interactive Workshop
Age: School Educator, Teens & Young Adults, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Sep 18, 2025
Live Discussion with an Expert
Age: All, Mental Health, All, Parent Wellbeing, School Age, Teens & Young Adults
Aug 05, 2025
Live Interactive Workshop
Age: All, Mental Health, School Age, Teens & Young Adults
Jul 10, 2025
Recorded Discussion
Age: All, Mental Health, School Age, Teens & Young Adults
Apr 10, 2025
Recorded Discussion
Age: School Age, Teens & Young Adults, Toddlers & Preschoolers
