Parents You Matter! Event
Parents You Matter: Drugs/Alcohol, Your Teen and YOU. Did you know that kids who learn about the dangers of drugs at home are 50% less likely to use? Given the number of drug/alcohol related tragedies involving area youth in recent years, the Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force announces the launch of a community presentation designed to increase parents’ understanding and confidence in preventing and addressing drug and alcohol issues. This is an important effort in our community for the fight against drug use. It is a surprise to many parents that they are the most powerful influence in a child’s life — greater than peers, popular music, television, celebrities and the media! Our research shows that kids who consistently learn about the risks of drugs from their parents are 50% less likely to use drugs and alcohol than those who do not; yet, only 30% of teens report learning about the dangers associated with drug use from their parents. This multi-media training program and Q & A session with local experts aims to educate parents of teens/tweens about why kids use drugs and alcohol and what parents can do to protect their children. The program, called “Parents: You Matter”, was created by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. To find out when the next Parents: You Matter event is taking place our community contact: Tonya Collins Task Force Coordinator 269.388.4200 x 24 tcollins@prevention-works.org. The efforts of the Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force are funded through Kalamazoo Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and a Drug Free Communities Grant through the National Office of Drug Control Policy.
Date: March 02, 2010
Source: KCSATF
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