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 Tips for Parents and Peers The City is identifying these resources for your information only. The City does not endorse any of the services or products that may be described on these websites. Other websites for parents are listed and linked under Helpful Websites, which can be found on the left-hand side menu. |
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| Callister Foundation Parent Information Line: 1-866-633-4673 | ||
| For Parents: A Few Tips (click titles to view) | ||
| 13 Myths of Drug Abuse | ||
| Advice for Parents: Monitoring and Communicating | ||
| Eat Dinner with Your Children | ||
| Graduation Letter to Parents | ||
| How to Recognize Signs of an Alcohol Problem | ||
| Is Your Teen Using? | ||
| Parent Training on Inhalants: Know This Before Your Child Does | ||
| Parents Empowered Brochure (Page 1) | ||
| Parents Empowered Brochure (Page 2) | ||
| Protective Factors | ||
| Signs and Symptoms of Possible Drug Use | ||
| Start Talking Before They Start Drinking | ||
| Substance Abuse Book List from the Salt Lake City Library | ||
| Suggested Readings from Substance Abuse Counselors | ||
| Talking to Your Teen (Spanish) | ||
| The Role of the Family in Substance Abuse Prevention | ||
| Underage Drinking Booklet | ||
| Video Presentations from the Coalition's Brown Bag Lecture Series | ||
| Websites to show your kids, teens and friends | ||
| http://www.freevibe.com | Teen friendly, interactive website emphasizing drug facts and consequences | |
| http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/straight/toc.htm | Teen friendly website that provides information on several drugs and teaches through activities | |
| http://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/youth.aspx | Provides links to anti-drug websites and alternative activities for elementary school, junior high and high school aged students | |
| http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/ | SAMHSA's website for parents and youth focused on prevention of drug use | |
| http://www.girlshealth.gov | Targeted for 10-16 year old girls, this website provides information on all aspects of health, including alcohol, tobacco and drugs | |
| http://teens.drugabuse.gov/ | The National Institute on Drug Abuse Teen Website with resources for parents and teens | |
| http://www.thecoolspot.gov | Targeted for teens, this interactive website has animated characters and games teaching about the dangers and consequences of alcohol and underage drinking | |
| http://www.girlsanddrinking.org | Website for mothers and their daughters about underage drinking | |
| http://www.grltlk.org | Website for girls about underage drinking | |
| http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/ | This website provides a place for younger teenagers to talk about and discover issues that affect them. Under "Body," there is a section about alcohol | |
| http://www.learntobehealthy.org | This interactive website targeted to kids has information on all aspects of health, including tobacco and inhalants | |
| Information For Peers | ||
| Friends Don't Let Friends Die of Overdoses | Describes what the Coalition and the Mayor are doing about overdose deaths. Remember, don't let your friend die from an overdose: CALL 911 | |
| http://www.freevibe.com/Stepup/ | Don't know how to talk to your friend about quitting? This website has advice on how to approach your friend and how to talk to him/her about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs | |
| http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/alcohol/PartiesRock/ | Planning a party? Here are some tips and ideas to make your party drug and alcohol free | |
| http://www.checkyourself.com | A place your friend can go for a reality check and talk on message boards with others who are also struggling with addiction, drugs and alcohol | |