Dear Doug: does environment help prevent alcoholism?
OCTOBER 2005
Dear Doug: Family Day promotes healthier kids
Dear Doug,
Joseph A. Callifano, Chairman and President of The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, writes:
"Eating dinner together as a family is a simple event, but it can make a world of difference for children and teens. [We have found] that the more often children eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use illegal drugs.
"Created in 2001...'Family Day -- A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Children' is...a simple, effective tool to help reduce substance abuse among children and teens and raise healthier children....
"As difficult as it sometimes may be, making time for family dinners is worth ...
