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#11 – WHEN YOUR KIDS ARE IN TROUBLE

Activity – Slide 10 (5 Minutes)

Slide 10 – What’s the Real Issue? – Substance Abuse

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 Review the slide for reasons kids may turn to substance abuse.

For Evaluation Only
Abuse – occasional use, leads to Addiction – dependence on the substance

What you can do:
 What’s your take on substance abuse? If you have a problem, chances are
your kids will too. If you are clearly anti-drugs, then make sure the kids
know it and the consequences of use.

 Help kids look at the media messages they are exposed to – talk about it
 Monitor your kids – who are their friends, where are they, and what are

they doing?
 Watch for risk signs
 Be open to talking with your kid about what’s bothering them, and how
they feel.

 Get help if you feel your child has a problem with substance abuse.

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