Parents

Drug abuse in our society is virtually an epidemic. So, how do you protect your children? How do you keep them away from drugs?

Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to keep your children from having contact with others who are abusing drugs. And you cannot always be there with them to help them make the right decisions. Therefore, it is essential that your children understand the effects that drugs have on the mind and body.

Resisting peer pressure can be hard for children at times, but if they believe strongly about something they will usually act with integrity and courage. Your responsibility as a parent is to educate your children on the harmful effects of drugs, so they can and will say "No".

Use the e-books below to educate yourself and your children about drugs. For further information and help, use the other links at left.

Get kids to teach their friends about drugs with this new edition of 10 Things Your Friends May Not Know About Drugs.	Talking to kids about drugs can be a hard thing to do for parents. This book lays out how to do it, and do it right. Use this book to talk to your kids or give it to a friend to use in talking to theirs.	Learn and share the real truth about drugs. This illustrated, 64 page booklet explains the types of drugs and their effects so parents, educators and youth are fully informed.

Drug Education Materials

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E-books:

Talking to Kids About Drugs

10 Things Your Friends May Not Know About Drugs

Drug Facts