Family Involvement Is Key To Stopping Substance Abuse!
Families play the most important role in determining how children handle the temptations to use alcohol, cigarettes, and illegal drugs.
Typically, substance abuse prevention programs for youth are part of school efforts, public television campaigns, or local police initiatives.
But a new effort is starting in many communities. It focuses on preventing substance abuse by helping families. Be a part of it from the very first step!
We all need to work together:
- Parents who want to protect their children from experiences that may lead to substance abuse.
- Teachers social workers nurses and others worried about children who are under stress and have troubles at home.
- Community members who want to build a neighborhood that helps families keep their children drug free.
- Public health and substance abuse prevention practitioners who can bring the latest knowledge of what works and what doesn't -- along with some money to help the community develop a plan of action.
Last Updated: March 4, 2002
