Talking With Your Teen About Opioids
It’s never too late to start talking with your teen about the risks of prescription opioid misuse.
As teens age, they make more decisions on their own and face greater temptation and peer pressure. Though it may not seem like it, teens really do hear your concerns. It’s important you help them understand what prescription opioids are, why they shouldn’t misuse them, and why you shouldn’t combine them with alcohol or other drugs such as benzodiazepines. Read this resource for more tips on talking with your teens about opioids.
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Tips for Teens: Opioids
Learn the truth about opioids and their negative effects. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Connecting with Teens, Other Illicit Substances, Signs & Symptoms, Talking to Kids, Underage DrinkingAge-Appropriate Conversations About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Although it may not always seem like it, kids really do listen to their parents’ and caregivers’ concerns, which is why it’s important to talk with them about the risks and dangers of underage drinking and other drug use. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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“Talk. They Hear You”® Video
Make the choice to talk to kids. Keeping kids safe from underage use of alcohol and other drugs is a concern for parents. Take a look at the outcomes of effective communication with your child in this public service announcement from SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.”® parent-focused national media campaign. For more information about talking…