Drugs and Alcohol Prevention Tips

Be aware

• Educate yourself about drugs

• Know your child's friends and where they hang out

• Establish family rules about drugs, alcohol, gangs and dress styles and enforce your rules

• Make the time to know what is happening in your child's life

• Foster self-esteem and respect in your child's feelings and attitudes

• If you suspect a problem, get help NOW. Contact your school, church, community organization, a counselor or your police department

• These simple tips are taken fromhttp://www.warningsigns.info/drugs_prevention_tips_PDFA.htm