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How do I teach my teen about drugs and alcohol?
Be straightforward, not condescending. Avoid scare tactics. If possible, ask other young people to share their personal experiences with drugs and alcohol. Be interested in young people’s goals, and connect their goals to the choices they make about drugs and alcohol.
Why is it important to talk about drugs and alcohol?
If you talk to your kids directly and honestly, they are more likely to respect your rules and advice about alcohol and drug use. When parents talk with their children early and often about alcohol and other drugs, they can protect their children from many of the high-risk behaviors associated with using these drugs.
At what age should I talk to my son about drugs?
Experts suggest that you start talking about drinking, smoking, and using drugs when your child is between ages 5 and 7, and that you keep the discussion going.
Why is it important to learn about drugs?
Effective drug education is important because young people are faced with many influences to use both licit and illicit drugs. Education can play a counterbalancing role in shaping a normative culture of safety, moderation, and informed decision making.
How do you approach a teenager about drugs?
Teens and drugs: 5 tips for talking with your kids
- Make your values and your rules clear.
- Ask and listen, but resist the urge to lecture.
- If your child has used substances, try to explore the reasons.
- Know when (and how) to intervene.
- Be mindful of any family history of substance use disorders.
Why is it important to raise awareness about drugs?
With drug addiction, there also comes mental health issues. Both feed off of each other which is why drug addiction awareness is crucial. It allows us to discuss all parts of the matter. Drug addiction awareness is all about encouraging users and those affected to open up.
Why is it important to talk about drugs in school?
It’s important to talk to your children about drugs. A child’s brain is like a sponge. From the moment they are born to approximately age six, a child’s brain can soak up infinite amounts of information.
How do you talk to a 13 year old about drugs?
As kids grow older, start talks with them by asking them what they’ve heard about drugs. Ask in a nonjudgmental, open-ended way, so you’re more likely to get an honest response. Remember to show your kids that you’re listening and really paying attention to their concerns and questions.
What do you say to your teenager about drugs?
If they say: ‘It made me feel like all my problems went away’ Let them know that you’re there for them if they want to talk about anything. Suggest that you’d like to help them work through any problems (if they’re up for it). Ask them if it felt like the problems came back after the drug wore off.
How do I talk to my daughter about drugs?
How can we prevent drug abuse among youths?
Consider other strategies to prevent teen drug abuse:
- Know your teen’s activities. Pay attention to your teen’s whereabouts.
- Establish rules and consequences.
- Know your teen’s friends.
- Keep track of prescription drugs.
- Provide support.
- Set a good example.