Parenting Guide: Preventing Drug Addiction in 3 Easy Steps

PARENTING GUIDE PREVENTING DRUG ADDICTION 3 EASY STEPS 1. BE KNOWLEDGEABLE KNOW THE BE AWARE ASK QUESTIONS AND KNOW WHAT YOUR TEEN IS DOING DANGERS OF USING DRUGS. ALL TIMES WHY? DRUGS DESTROYS: To encourage your teen to make positive desicions. To educate your children. Y HEALTH WORK RELATIONSHIPS To be aware of the decisions your child is making on their own. 2. COMMUNICATE HOW? DISCUSS THE DANGERS OF USING DRUGS SAY WHAT YOU MEAN TO SAY. The point you're trying to make is really what matters. PICK A GOOD TIME. TAKE OPPORTUNITIES TO TALK. STAY CALM. Whatever happens, try not to raise your voice. LET THEM KNOW YOUR VALUES. AVOID SCARE TACTICS. KNOW THEIR FRIENDS. BE REALISTIC. BUT DONT JUST TALK. LISTEN. DONT PANIC. 3. HAVE A SAFE HOME KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE. KEEP TRACK OF CLEANERS, SPRAY CANS, & OTHER SUBSTANCES KEEP YOUR MEDICINES IN A SAFE PLACE THAT COULD BE INHALED TO GET HIGH. ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS: "PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE." Sources: http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/talk_about_drugs.html RecoveryExperts http://easyread.drugabuse.gov/prevent-drug-abuse.php http://www.drugfree.org/the-parent-toolkit/age-by-age-advice/ FIND THE BEST REHAB CENTER THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS! http://www.breakthru.co.uk/ www.recoveryexperts.com http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/drugs/Pages/Drugsandyourkids.aspx (877)-257-7997 http://www.drugfree.org