When dealing with peer pressure, many teens are more likely to give in despite the fact that there are bad effects coming their way just to feel accepted and liked by their peers. This is a natural tendency among teenagers, there are ways parents can do to prevent their children to avoid using drugs.

1. PREVENTING
DRUG ADDICTION
PARENTING
EASY STEPS
GUIDE

2. 1. BE KNOWLEDGEABLE
KNOW THE
OF USING
DRUGS.
DANGERS
WHY?To encourage your teen to
make positive desicions.
To educate your children.
To be aware of the decisions
your child is making on their own.
ASK QUESTIONS AND KNOW
WHAT YOUR TEEN IS DOING
DRUGS DESTROYS:
BE AWARE
HEALTH
WORK
RELATIONSHIPS
ALL TIMES

3. 2. COMMUNICATE
HOW? DISCUSS THE DANGERS OF USING DRUGS
BUT DONT
JUST TALK.
LISTEN.
SAY WHAT YOU MEAN TO SAY.
The point you’re trying to make is
really what matters.
STAY CALM.
Whatever happens, try not to
raise your voice.
PICK A GOOD TIME.
TAKE OPPORTUNITIES TO TALK.
LET THEM KNOW YOUR VALUES.
AVOID SCARE TACTICS.
KNOW THEIR FRIENDS.
BE REALISTIC.
DONT PANIC.

4. KEEP TRACK OF CLEANERS,
SPRAY CANS, & OTHER SUBSTANCES
THAT COULD BE INHALED
TO GET HIGH.
3. HAVE A SAFE HOME
KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE.
KEEP YOUR MEDICINES
IN A SAFE PLACE

5. “PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.”
ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS:

6. Sources:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/talk_about_drugs.html
http://easyread.drugabuse.gov/prevent-drug-abuse.php
http://www.drugfree.org/the-parent-toolkit/age-by-age-advice/
http://www.breakthru.co.uk/
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/drugs/Pages/Drugsandyourkids.aspx
http://www.drugfree.org
(877)-257-7997
www.recoveryexperts.com