‘The HSE have developed a new guide for parents in relation to alcohol and drugs –  “Alcohol and Drugs: A Parent’s Guide,Practical advice to help you communicate with your child about alcohol and other drugs”.   This has soem good information for parents on how to talk with your chidlren about alcohol and drugs, understanding your child/teen, setting boundaries, handling alcohol and drug use, alcohol, drugs and the law and contacts.   You can download a copy from Ask About Alcohol here