About this episode

Breanna Jayne Sada discusses the complexities of teenage drug use in Australia and offers practical advice for parents on how to communicate with their children about these issues.

Are Australian teenagers really taking more risks than previous generations, or is the story more complicated? With constant headlines about youth crime, vaping and drug use, many parents assume today's teenagers are engaging in more risky behaviour than ever before. But the latest Australian research tells a different story. In this episode of Let's Reconnect , registered psychologist Breanna Jayne Sada explores the latest Australian statistics on teenage alcohol, vaping, smoking and illicit drug use. You'll learn why today's teens are actually drinking less alcohol, delaying substance use for longer, and smoking fewer cigarettes than previous generations, while also unpacking why vaping has emerged as a significant concern. Most importantly, this episode focuses on what parents can do. Rather than relying on lectures or fear, Breanna shares practical strategies to help parents become the trusted adult their child feels safe talking to about drugs, alcohol and peer pressure. Because when it comes to protecting young people, maintaining a strong relationship is one of the most powerful protective factors we have. In this episode you'll learn: • Why Australian teenagers are…

People in this episode

Host: Breanna Jayne Sada

Topics covered

• teen drug use
• parenting strategies
• vaping concerns
• youth behavior
• substance use statistics

Keywords

• teenagers
• drug use
• vaping
• alcohol
• parenting
• substance use
• youth crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Australian research

Places: Australia

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