List of Prevention Resource Links for PARENTS

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 8:15 pm | by cadfy

As a parent or caregiver, you play a vital role in influencing your child's attitudes and behaviors. You serve as a role model on the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD), control the availability of ATOD in your home, and help set your child's expectations concerning illicit behaviors. A recent study shows that children whose parents are involved in their lives (hold regular conversations, attend after-school events, and listen to their problems) are less likely to use/abuse drugs.

Through the following links you will find information, questions to ask yourself about your child and community, prevention strategies parents can take, and resources for effective parenting:

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Drug information, news, and parenting resources.
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National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention materials.
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AboveTheInfluence.com
Encouraging empowered decision making among young people.
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NaturalHigh.org
The Sundt Memorial foundation offers resources to parents to influence the hearts and

minds of their children by inspiring them to choose a natural high and reject drugs.
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PARENTS. The Anti-Drug
www.laantidroga.com (Spanish Version)
Learning how to talk to your kids about drugs.
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Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free
An initiative to prevent the use of alcohol by children ages 9 to 15.
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Connect for Kids
Making the best use of communications technologies, specifically the Internet, to give

adults the tools and information they need.
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Join Together
Media updates on advancing effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment.
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Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Substance abuse and mental health services available to the people who need them.
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Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - Facility Locator
Finding a treatment facility near you.
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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
Publications, databases, news and events, grant information and other resources

relating to alcohol abuse and alcoholism.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse
An institute of drug abuse research.
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The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
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The California Attorney General's Website
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