Surviving the Party Season: A Guide for Parents and Teens
Studies show accidents and deaths peak at this time of year, when celebrating graduates and other teens can get carried away. Here's a three-day guide to navigating the party season safely.
High school parties — from casual get-togethers to graduation open-house affairs — are kicking into high gear, and the celebration season likely will be around through midsummer. The temptation and opportunity for under-age drinking and drug use increases tremendously during this time, say area community leaders, parents and students themselves. “High school graduation is a rite of passage, a transition, a step forward from childhood to young adulthood,” says Dr. Paul Smith, owner and president of Rochester Hills-based Abaris Behavioral Health “The graduation season is a time for celebration, when many teenagers have high spirits, are full of excitement, but also have low inhibitions and are more likely to engage in risky or life-…
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