- I've noticed that my son sometimes comes home from out with his friends at night and has been drinking alcohol. For now, I'm pretending not to notice. Should I continue like this, or should I talk to him?
- How can I explain to my daughter that it's not good to drink alcohol when we drink wine and beer at home?
- Can I tell my children that I understand they drink, but that they should do so in moderation, or is it better to tell them not to drink at all?
- I have a 14-year-old daughter, and I've seen more than one of her friends pass out from alcohol. But when we talk about it, she doesn't see how serious it is. How can I make her understand the seriousness of alcohol consumption, especially when it's excessive?
- Is it advisable for adults to buy alcohol for our children so they don't secretly buy the cheapest and most harmful kind?
- I'm a teacher and I've noticed that a 16-year-old student who is experiencing a very recent loss is drinking alcohol. How can I help her?
- Are there any training or prevention programs on alcohol consumption for schools in Catalonia?
- What signs can tell us that a teenager really has a problem with alcohol consumption?
- What can I do if I know my teenage son is abusing alcohol, but he doesn't listen to me?
- Should I allow my daughter to have parties at home with friends where I know they consume alcohol?
- At what age and how can we start talking to our children about alcohol?
- Any guidelines or tips for prevention from home?
- Should we allow minors in the family to drink wine or cava on special occasions like Christmas or birthdays?
- Should advertising of alcoholic beverages be banned in establishments, supermarkets and bars?
I'm a teacher and I've noticed that a 16-year-old student who is experiencing a very recent loss is drinking alcohol. How can I help her?
In a case like this, alcohol consumption can be a manifestation of the distress associated with grief. The most effective support will involve focusing on the emotional process the individual is experiencing and reinforcing the tools and resources available to them. This includes exploring what specific support and resources are available both within and outside the school.
At the same time, it's important to explore and monitor this "symptom": when they drink, how often, and in what contexts. The goal isn't to interrogate or accuse, but to understand if this is "normal" consumption for their age, if it's starting to get out of control , or if it risks becoming a habitual way to cope with other problems.
Validating their emotions and understanding their process doesn't mean validating their substance use, but it does mean not judging them . We can offer safer alternatives for managing it: spaces for listening, activities that help them process what they're experiencing, etc.
Grief in adolescents