Not My Kid:
Drug and Alcohol Information Every Parent Should Know
My Role As a Parent
What can you do, as a parent, to help your child grow up to make responsible decisions about drugs and alcohol?
- Talk to your child about the risks of drug and alcohol use.
- Be a good listener. When your child talks to you about social situations, help him/her come up with appropriate solutions.
- Be a good example to your child by not abusing alcohol or drugs. Children whose parents abuse alcohol or drugs are at a greater risk for misuse or abuse later in life.
- Spend time strengthening the bond with your child.
Anti-Drug PSA-The Truth about drugs
Drug Guide for Parents--Get the App
Download this quick and easy reference app (Iphone and Android) to access vital information about drugs most commonly used by teens- including visual images, slang terms, and effects.
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is the largest drug prevention campaign and will take place from October 23-31st this year. For more information on the history of Red Ribbon Week, please visit http://www.dea.gov/redribbon/RedRibbon_history.shtml.
Campuses will be conducting different activities with students during this week geared towards drug prevention. Check out your child's school website for more information on specific activities planned for Red Ribbon Week.
Anti-Drug Video: One of the Guys
Drug Free World
For more information and helpful videos that create great dialogue for talking to your children on the dangers of drugs and alcohol visit http://www.drugfreeworld.org/#/interactive.
Allison Fond, M.A. LPC-S
Intervention Counselor
Email: afond@ems-isd.net
Website: http://www.emsisd.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=953