When children move into the adolescent years, their behavior can leave parents wondering "Who are you?" In an effort to help parents better understand their teenagers, the Partnership for a Drug-Free America has launched a new website.

"The site... was created in collaboration with the Treatment Research Institute in Philadelphia, top scientists and researchers on substance abuse and addiction, and Boston-based WGBH, leading in public broadcasting and educational multimedia."

Called "A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain", the website explains how the brain develops and why teenagers are prone to risky behaviors like drug or alcohol experimentation. It also gives advice on how parents can use this information to connect with their children. Source: PR Web

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