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Parents, you CAN protect your teens from drugs & alcohol use. 
When it comes to keeping your teens off drugs, avoid these simple mistakes.
source:  CBS news


Mistakes to Avoid

A Parent's Guide:  HOW to PREVENT DRUG USE at EVERY AGE

9 to 12 - Preteens
They are on a quest to figure out their place in the world.  When it comes to the way they view that world, they tend to give their friends' opinions a great deal of power while, at the same time, they're starting to question their parents' views & messages.

Moving from elementary to middle school is a critical time.  Parents must pay close attention & be extra vigilant during this transition.
What to say
13 to 15
This is a pivotal time in helping kids make positive choices when faced with drugs and alcohol.

The average age kids try drugs is 13.  Drug use in teens starts as a social behavior.  Kids who learn about the risk of drugs are 50% less likely to use. 

Parents, stay involved.

What to say
16 to 18
When it comes to drugs, teens are a savvy bunch.  They have been listening to messages on living drug-free for years.

At this point, kids have most likely made the decision more than once about whether to experiment with drugs or go against peer pressure and stay clean.  They need direct, clear & concise parental messaging.

What to say
Source:  Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
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Contents copyright 2017 Preble County Mental Health & Recovery Board
  • About Us
    • Who We Are & What We Do
    • Staff & Board Members
    • Privacy Notice
    • Board Meetings
    • Board Committee Meetings
    • Resolutions
    • Strategic Plan FY 2025-2027
    • Community Plan
    • OACBHA Declaration
    • Current Annual Report
    • Grievance Process
    • Public Records Request Process
    • Contact Us
  • Crisis Services
    • Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
  • Agencies
    • Where Do I Start?
    • Gebhart Counseling Solutions
    • My Neighbor's House
    • Recovery & Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio
    • Samaritan Behavioral Health, Inc.
    • Sojourner Recovery Services
    • Other Providers
  • Resources
    • Mental Wellness
    • Youth Mental Health Resources >
      • Bullying & Abuse
    • Suicide Awareness
    • Gambling
    • Substance Use & Recovery >
      • Quick Response Team
      • Recovery Meetings
      • #EndOverdose
      • Drugs & Alcohol >
        • Teens & Drugs
        • Start Talking!
      • Heroin & Opioids
      • Detoxification
    • Other Help >
      • Support Groups
      • Crisis Text Line
      • Domestic Violence Services
      • Food Pantries
      • Homeless Services
      • Transportation Services
  • Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope
  • National Recovery Month
    • Save A Life Day
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Parent Project & WhyTry
  • Family & Children First Council
  • Community Resource Newsletter