Talking drugs by the numbers
A compact report outlines parental talk about drugs and teen confidence in staying drug free. It cites percentages of parents and teens recalling conversations, early tobacco or alcohol use, and varying levels of parental involvement in preventing substance use.
Resources for talking to children about drugs
A list of agencies and publications offering guidance on substance abuse prevention. Notable contacts include SAMHSA and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, the Partnership for a Drug Free America, the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Also cited are the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America and family activity books by Hawkins and Cappello Becher with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People Reaching Out
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
Center For Substance Abuse Prevention
Partnership For A Drug- Free America
National Clearinghouse For Drug and Alcohol Information
Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administrations
Center For
Substance Abuse Prevention
Samhsa.gov
Partnership For
Free America
Drugfreeamerica.org
National Clearinghouse For Alcohol and Drug Information
Health.org
White House
Seattle
Dominic Cappello
Xenia G. Becher
Hyperion
Parents must talk early about drugs say experts
A Sacramento Bee article argues that many parents overestimate their effectiveness and undercommunicate about drugs. It urges hands on parenting, ongoing conversations, and harm reduction to deter youth drug use, citing studies and quotes from experts and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toni Moore
Sacramento County
California
Partnership For
America
Mitchell
Maria Santos
Fair Oaks
Calif
Talking with kids about drugs by age group
Advice on how to discuss substance abuse with children at different ages from preschool to high school. Emphasizes making talking a regular part of life, distinguishing drugs from foods and medicines, and using real consequences and role modeling to shape attitudes and decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Schenck
Santos
Fair Oaks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sacramento Bee
Ashley Schenck
Lincoln
Partnership For A Drug-Free America
Felice
Leland
Sind
Don Bosley
The