Parents
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Here in Logan County, Ohio, opiate addiction is on the rise, and it’s moving into every corner of the community.
As a parent you have all sorts of concerns for the well-being of your children. As they grow up you care for them in a variety of ways like working a job to pay the bills and provide food and a place to live in safety and comfort. Being a parent means you develop character in them that will last into your child’s adult life, helping them make decisions that positively affect the world around them. This is the joy of a parent, to see their children succeed and live happily. To know you had a hand in it is a special feeling. So, how do you cope with the fact that your child is or may be addicted to drugs? |
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Additional Resources for Parents
Understanding Addiction:
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/understanding-drug-abuse-addiction
What if Your Teen is Addicted:
http://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/treatment-research/if-teen-or-young-adult-has-drug-abuse-problem
40 Developmental Assets on the Parents
http://www.search-institute.org/content/40-developmental-assets-adolescents-ages-12-18
Know! To Arm Them with Education, Motivation, Expectations and the X-Plan
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/News/
Guide to Avoiding Alcohol and Drug Abuse in College
http://www.rehabcenter.net/alcohol-drug-abuse-college/
Dangers of Vaping and E-Cigarettes
http://www.rehabcenter.net/dangers-of-vaping-e-cigs/
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/understanding-drug-abuse-addiction
What if Your Teen is Addicted:
http://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/treatment-research/if-teen-or-young-adult-has-drug-abuse-problem
40 Developmental Assets on the Parents
http://www.search-institute.org/content/40-developmental-assets-adolescents-ages-12-18
Know! To Arm Them with Education, Motivation, Expectations and the X-Plan
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/News/
Guide to Avoiding Alcohol and Drug Abuse in College
http://www.rehabcenter.net/alcohol-drug-abuse-college/
Dangers of Vaping and E-Cigarettes
http://www.rehabcenter.net/dangers-of-vaping-e-cigs/
1 in 4 teens will misuse or abuse a prescription drug at least once in their lifetime. Opioid abuse can affect anyone, anywhere. Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Talking to your kids about drugs can reduce their chances of using by 50%. Talking is important and can have an impact. SAMHSA
42 percent of teens who misuse prescription drugs get them from their parents’ medicine cabinet. It is important to dispose of leftover prescription drugs. Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Partnership for Drug Free Kids: drugfree.org
Ohio Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services: mha.ohio.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.gov
ADAMH Board of Franklin County Opiate Action Plan: https:// adamhfranklin.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-Opiate-ActionPlan-Web.pdf
Talking to your kids about drugs can reduce their chances of using by 50%. Talking is important and can have an impact. SAMHSA
42 percent of teens who misuse prescription drugs get them from their parents’ medicine cabinet. It is important to dispose of leftover prescription drugs. Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Partnership for Drug Free Kids: drugfree.org
Ohio Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services: mha.ohio.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.gov
ADAMH Board of Franklin County Opiate Action Plan: https:// adamhfranklin.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-Opiate-ActionPlan-Web.pdf
