PARENTS, have you wondered why your child might be addicted to a drug or to alcohol?
Did you know that alcohol is linked with a range of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety and many others?
Did you know that at least 80 per cent of teenagers with alcohol problems have been found to have a mental health disorder?
The parents should be a great example to their children. They need to lead by example.
So parents, don't forget that your child's first education begins at home and be a great model to your child.
Think about your actions at home. What you do at home is what you should expect from your child.
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