{"id":1851,"date":"2025-08-06T14:21:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T18:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enmodeado.ekloweb.com\/?post_type=boite-a-outils&p=1851"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:44:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:44:05","slug":"alcohol-and-other-drugs","status":"publish","type":"boite-a-outils","link":"https:\/\/enmodeado.ca\/en\/boite-a-outils\/alcohol-and-other-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"My teen is using substances: how to talk about it and when to be concerned?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Even though selling alcohol and other drugs to minors is illegal, teens may still encounter opportunities to try them. They\u2019re also frequently exposed to alcohol use, even when they\u2019re underage. Teens need to know the risks involved. Having open, honest conversations about these substances can help them make informed choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a parent, you are your child\u2019s first role model! The way you talk about or use alcohol and other drugs leaves a lasting impression on your teen and can influence their decisions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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Alcohol and other drugs are psychoactive substances (PAS), meaning they affect the central nervous system (including the brain), altering thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and mood. Alcohol is the most widely consumed PAS in Qu\u00e9bec.\n\nPAS can be legal or illegal. Legal substances include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n