Red Ribbon Week

Tips for talking to your child in grades TK-1 about drug use prevention

Tips for talking to your child in grades 2-3 about drug use prevention

Tips for talking to your child in grades 4-6 about drug use prevention.

Many factors influence a child’s likelihood to use illegal substances or develop a substance abuse disorder. Effective drug prevention focuses on reducing the risk factors and strengthening the protective factors that are most closely related to substance abuse.

10 conversation starters to aid you in talking to your preteen/teen about drug use prevention and coping strategies.

A brief explanation of some reasons why teens use drugs

Tips for talking to your child about possible drug use

Many factors influence a child’s likelihood to use illegal substances or develop a substance abuse disorder. Effective drug prevention focuses on reducing the risk factors and strengthening the protective factors that are most closely related to substance abuse.