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Parent Alert - Tweens and Teens Report First Seeing Pictures of Alcohol and Drug Use on Social Networking Sites

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Southwest Behavioral and Health Services News

At least 40% of our kids 15 years old or younger have seen pictures of kids drunk, passed out, or using drugs on social networking sites according to the Center for Substance Abuse Research.  Some kids have reported their first exposure was as young as 10 or 11.  Experts are afraid that seeing these images may lead our teens to think this behavior is normal.  One useful website to help guide you and your child's online social networking is http://onguardonline.gov/topics/protect-kids-online  You'll find some great information to help you and your child navigate the world wide web.  There is also some great information on deciding what is the right age to let your child have a cell phone.