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Parents Give Mixed Messages to Teens On Drinking Alcohol

New Study Examines How Parents’ Actions and Behaviors May Inadvertently Encourage Teenage Drinking, Caron Treatment Centers

PHILADELPHIA, PA (July 6, 2010) — Despite the good intentions of many parents to address substance abuse with their children – new research shows that their behavior may unintentionally contribute to teenage alcohol abuse.

 Two parallel surveys were conducted examining attitudes and behaviors around these topics from both parents’ and teens’ perspectives. The polls were conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Caron Treatment Centers, a world renowned non-profit addiction treatment center offering alcohol and drug rehab in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas.

 See the full press release at: http://www.caron.org/parents-give-mixed-messages-to-teens-on-drinking-alcohol.html

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