Growing up Drug-Free: A Parent's Guide to Prevention

Provides a user-friendly guide for what to do and how to communicate about the harmful effects of illicit drugs and alcohol to children from elementary through high school. Organized in 6 major sections: 1) What You Should Know 2) What Substances Do Children, Youth, and Young Adults Use? 3) Why Do Children, Youth, and Young Adults Use Drugs? 4) How Do I Talk to My Child About Drugs? 5) What If I Think My Child is Using Drugs? 6) Resources. 

Sponsored By
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency, Department of Education
Year Resource Released
2017

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