Parents recently discovered that their teenage daughter has been consuming alcohol on a regular basis. They ask the nurse for advice on how to best help their daughter. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give to the parents?

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Teens do not always consider health risks associated with their risky behaviors. Additionally, peer influence is primary and parental input is often rejected. In this case, the teenager may risk losing her cell phone and privileges by continuing with her risky behavior, but because peer influence is primary, the parents should enroll her in a peer support group focused on teenage drinking.

Parents Recently Discovered That Their Teenage Daughter Has Been Consuming