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Parent's Drug Resource
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There are
many parent drug resources available. With the rate of teenage
drug use on the rise, parents need to be aware of what is going
on. Knowledge is one of the best preventative resources
available. If parents are in the know they can help educate
their children about drugs and the dangers of using them. Many
teenagers and children are subject to peer pressure, and this
can lead to the child using drugs. If children are educated
about drugs, they are less likely to use them.
It is the
goal of this page to present practical suggestions and helpful
resources for parents, teachers and anyone who cares for
children, adolescents and teenagers. Family drug
prevention
Research shows that the earlier drug use is
initiated, the more likely a person is to develop drug problems
later in
life. Youth substance abuse may lead to many other problems that
affect not only the child, but also the child’s family and
community.
Parents are the most important role models in
their children’s lives. What you say and do about drugs matters
a lot
when it comes to the choices your children make. You can:
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set a positive example and get involved
in your children’s lives
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get involved in their activities, know
their friends and know where they’re going and what they’re
doing
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create clear,
consistent expectations and enforce them
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talk early and often
about drugs
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discuss the
consequences of drug use
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show you care
enormously about what choices your children make about drugs
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drug test your kids.
It lets them know you are serious about keeping them
drug-free. May we recommend the
Zero Tolerance Drug Test.
Children learn by
example. They adopt the values you demonstrate through your
actions.
Find below a detailed
listing of resources for parents:
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Keeping Youth Drug Free
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a
guide is designed for parents and
caregivers of children ages 7 to 13. It
focuses on six key steps that parents or
caregivers can take to help their
children grow up drug-free: establish
and maintain good communication with
their child; get involved in their
child’s life; make clear rules and
enforce them with consistency and
appropriate consequences; be a positive
role model; teach their child to choose
friends wisely; and monitor their
child’s activities. > > > >
http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/PREVLINE/pdfs/phd711.pdf
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