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Don't Be "Tricked" By Your Teen This Month -
It's Time to Talk with Teens about Drug and Alcohol Use
Today's teens have numerous methods to trick their parents and keep their social behavior secret from their home life. Everyday items such as cell phones, cameras and after-school gatherings and social functions can help teens shield their drug or alcohol use from parents and caregivers. And according to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, many parents have a difficult time talking with kids about drugs and alcohol <http://www.timetotalk.org/> or having ongoing conversations on the subject. Today, it is crucial that parents never underestimate their teenagers, ask questions about friends and after-school activities and talk openly with their children about the risks of substance abuse. Maintaining an open dialogue with children throughout their teen years is a key component in keeping them safe, healthy and drug free.
Some cautionary behavior parents should look for include:
Sleep-Over Sneak Outs: Although you may be home when your teen has friends sleep over, it's possible that while you're sound asleep your "guests" are sneaking out of your house to either walk somewhere else or be picked up in a car down the street to go to a party.
Incredible Vanishing Medicine Bottle: The most alarming trend with Arizona teens today is prescription medicine abuse. One out of four kids has tried a prescription drug to get high. Take action and safeguard your medicine cabinet.
Turning Water into Wine: An old trick - this is where your teen steals alcohol from your liquor cabinet and then, if necessary, makes up the difference in the bottle's volume by adding water.
After-School Freedom: After school when you are still at work, your child and his friend might congregate at your empty house and do as they please until you arrive home. A few hours is plenty of time to experiment.
When the Cat is Away...: Your teen insists on going to a friend's house for the night when you're going out for the evening. Once you've left, your teen returns home to your unsupervised house with a group of friends (watch out for: holidays, anniversaries and other special occasions).
The Cameo Appearance: When attending a school dance, your teen is allowed to leave the dance at any point in the evening. Why is this a problem? Many couples will take their picture at the dance to prove that they attended and then go to an empty house to party.
For a complete list of helpful signs to understanding teen behavior and access to prevention tips and tools to help get the conversation started with your teen this month, visit www.PartnerUpAz.org <http://www.partnerupaz.org/> .
Research from the Partnership has consistently found that kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50 percent less likely to use drugs, yet only 31 percent of kids report learning about the risks of drugs at home.
For more information please visit www.PartnerUpAz.org <http://www.partnerupaz.org/> or contact the Arizona Chapter office at (602) 264-5700.
About The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America was formed in 1986 by the communications industry to educate children, parents and communities about the consequences of illicit drug use and the benefits of living drug-free. The Partnership is highly regarded for its proven effective media campaigns and public awareness programs. Independent studies from academia, business and science document the profound impact of The Partnership's programs on attitudes and behavior.
The Arizona Affiliate was established in 2003 to carry out The Partnership's mission to reduce illicit drug use in Arizona while meeting the unique needs of communities. Through its programs, the Arizona Affiliate inspires and empowers Arizonans to join in a united effort to prevent illicit drug use among teens through community-based education. The Partnership is a non profit 501-c-3 organization.
For more information, visit the Affiliate website at www.PartnerUpAz.org <http://www.partnerupaz.org/> .
Today's teens have numerous methods to trick their parents and keep their social behavior secret from their home life. Everyday items such as cell phones, cameras and after-school gatherings and social functions can help teens shield their drug or alcohol use from parents and caregivers. And according to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, many parents have a difficult time talking with kids about drugs and alcohol <http://www.timetotalk.org/> or having ongoing conversations on the subject. Today, it is crucial that parents never underestimate their teenagers, ask questions about friends and after-school activities and talk openly with their children about the risks of substance abuse. Maintaining an open dialogue with children throughout their teen years is a key component in keeping them safe, healthy and drug free.
Some cautionary behavior parents should look for include:
Sleep-Over Sneak Outs: Although you may be home when your teen has friends sleep over, it's possible that while you're sound asleep your "guests" are sneaking out of your house to either walk somewhere else or be picked up in a car down the street to go to a party.
Incredible Vanishing Medicine Bottle: The most alarming trend with Arizona teens today is prescription medicine abuse. One out of four kids has tried a prescription drug to get high. Take action and safeguard your medicine cabinet.
Turning Water into Wine: An old trick - this is where your teen steals alcohol from your liquor cabinet and then, if necessary, makes up the difference in the bottle's volume by adding water.
After-School Freedom: After school when you are still at work, your child and his friend might congregate at your empty house and do as they please until you arrive home. A few hours is plenty of time to experiment.
When the Cat is Away...: Your teen insists on going to a friend's house for the night when you're going out for the evening. Once you've left, your teen returns home to your unsupervised house with a group of friends (watch out for: holidays, anniversaries and other special occasions).
The Cameo Appearance: When attending a school dance, your teen is allowed to leave the dance at any point in the evening. Why is this a problem? Many couples will take their picture at the dance to prove that they attended and then go to an empty house to party.
For a complete list of helpful signs to understanding teen behavior and access to prevention tips and tools to help get the conversation started with your teen this month, visit www.PartnerUpAz.org <http://www.partnerupaz.org/> .
Research from the Partnership has consistently found that kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50 percent less likely to use drugs, yet only 31 percent of kids report learning about the risks of drugs at home.
For more information please visit www.PartnerUpAz.org <http://www.partnerupaz.org/> or contact the Arizona Chapter office at (602) 264-5700.
About The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America was formed in 1986 by the communications industry to educate children, parents and communities about the consequences of illicit drug use and the benefits of living drug-free. The Partnership is highly regarded for its proven effective media campaigns and public awareness programs. Independent studies from academia, business and science document the profound impact of The Partnership's programs on attitudes and behavior.
The Arizona Affiliate was established in 2003 to carry out The Partnership's mission to reduce illicit drug use in Arizona while meeting the unique needs of communities. Through its programs, the Arizona Affiliate inspires and empowers Arizonans to join in a united effort to prevent illicit drug use among teens through community-based education. The Partnership is a non profit 501-c-3 organization.
For more information, visit the Affiliate website at www.PartnerUpAz.org <http://www.partnerupaz.org/> .
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