Information to help you be ready to talk with your loved one. Also included - an announcement from our organization.
NEWSLETTER
Resources to Help You Help Your Loved One
October is Prevention Month. The Partnership understands that parents hold great influence in a child's life, and we're here to support your efforts in keeping your loved one safe.
Parent Preparedness Resources
Preparing to Talk To Your Child About Substance Use
It’s essential to get involved if you’re worried about your teen using marijuana or other substances. Don’t know where to start? Let us help. In our guide,Stepping In When Your Child Is Using Substances, we provide advice on:
How to get started before talking to your child about substance use (advice on observing your child's behavior and assessing if there are warning signs causing you concern)
How to prepare for the conversation (aligning with your spouse/partner to create a united front, doing research on risk factors for substance use, and setting goals for where you want the talk to lead)
Intervention strategies: Sample dialogues (examples of what your child may say and advice on how to respond)
Do's and don'ts for a good conversation (advice on how to have a conversation, not a confrontation)
How to help your child change their behavior (how building your relationship with, and support network around, your child can help keep them safe)
Knowing What to Look for When Identifying Substances
Addictive substances are being produced and marketed in a broad variety of flavors, colors, and packaging that are appealing to children. They’re being pushed by influencers popular with young people. It’s more important now than ever to understand what that looks like. Use our drug guides below to know what to keep an eye out for.
We're proud to announce the addition of four new Board members: Kamala Greene Génecé, Ph.D., Cammie Wolf Rice, Nicole Hanley Pickett and Francesca Bodini, M.B.A.. Their dedication to our organization will help expand our prevention services, improve access to quality treatment, and drive forward our goals of reaching more families with our support.
“We are pleased to expand the impressive legacy of Partnership to End Addiction’s Board of Directors with these four incredible women... each new board member brings professional expertise and/or personal experience that will deepen our impact.” – Creighton Drury, CEO of Partnership to End Addiction.
