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Don't put off talking to your children about alcohol and other drugs. As early as fourth grade, kids worry about pressures to try drugs. School programs alone aren't enough. Parents must become involved, but most parents aren't sure how to tell their children about drugs. Open communication is one of the most effective tools you can use in helping your child avoid drug use. Talking freely and really listening shows children that they mean a great deal to you.
Identifying illegal drug use may help prevent further abuse. Possible signs include:
Young people say they turn to alcohol and other drugs for one or more of the following reasons:
Young people say they turn to alcohol and other drugs for one or more of the following reasons:
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) P.O. Box 512090 Los Angeles, CA 90051 (800) 223-3273 (310) 215-0575 |
Web: dare.org |
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National Crime Prevention Council 2614 Chapel Lake Drive Suite B Gambrills, MD 21054 (443) 292-4565 |
Web: ncpc.org |
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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids 352 Park Avenue South 9th Floor New York, NY 10010 (855) 378-4373 (212) 922-1560 |
Web: drugfree.org |
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 (877) 726-4727 (800) 487-4889 (TDD) |
Web: samhsa.gov |