How To Break The Generational Cycle Of Drug Addiction

(Medical Daily, April 24) Addiction to drugs can cause a cycle through the generations. Children watch parents who are addicted and then start their own. However, it's possible to overcome these challenges. Some kids are completely turned off by the experience of watching their parents suffer that they steer entirely in the opposite direction. Yet parents can also step in to help prevent addiction from starting in their own kids. Being educated about what drugs are popular, and be honest with yourself about your own habits. Be open and establish trust with your children. Monitor their activities and set boundaries. READ MORE.