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| "The mission of COHP is to prevent underage drinking, tobacco and drug use in Midland County." |
| " Two-thirds of youth ages 13-17 say losing their parents' respect and pride is one of the main reasons they don't smoke maijuana, drink or use other drugs" (TheAnitDrug.com) They listen to you more than you think! Circle of Health has various pamphlets, brochures and other publications available to you free of charge. Call or stop by our office any time for these resources. The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign offers a number of FREE parent resources that you can download from TheAntiDrug.com or order in bulk from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI). This list also includes various other parent resources and helpful Web sites from other government agencies, foundations and organizations. The site offers advice on communication, intervention, parenting forums, action items, toolkits, etc. The free resources will also help you to recognize the signs of teen drug and alcohol use and develop a parenting network. The website allows for submitting questions to experts and real teen testimonials as well. visit: TheAntiDrug.com |
Educate yourself and your child:
subscribe to Parenting Tips email:Here
See our links page for more online resources: Links
Why should you care about underage drinking and drug use?
See what the Midland County Alcohol and Other Drug School Survey shows.
A Parent's Guide to Michigan Law: this document includes information on Michigan law as well as parenting tips and
guidelines for hosting teen parties.
Underage Drinking Law in Michigan: Here
Go straight to the source for the latest in drug research, and get scientifically-based information on health risks and
parental/teen attitudes related to substance abuse: Research
Information on a variety of drugs: Info Prescription Drug Awareness PowerPoint
Life Saving Laws Reference Page: see how underage drinking affects us all.
A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free: Family
From the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: Make a Difference
The Facts About Youth and Alcohol: Facts Sheet
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America: Site
Mothers Against Drunk Driving: Help
Parenting Awareness Michigan: PAM
Affects of Alcohol on Athletic Performance: American Athletic Institute
A Guide to Action for Families: Surgeon General's Call to Action
Parent First, Friend Later: Read
Establish and maintain good communication with your child:
Tips for Teens from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services: Tips
Building Blocks for a Healthy Future: Learn More
Too Smart to Start: Parenting Tips on Underage Drinking
Time To Talk is an online community, resource and toolkit to help parents connect with their kids. Time To Talk
Jumpstart a Difficult Conversation: TalkCards
What to Say To Your Teen: Sample Conversations
Get involved in your child's life:
What can you do? Tips for preventing Rx abuse: Help for parents
Eleven Ways To Protect Your Kids: Site
Family Dinners Do Make a Difference: Connect
Getting Involved in Your Child's School: Help
Show Kids You Care: 44 Ways
Make clear rules and enforce them with consistency and appropriate
consequences:
Understanding the Teen Years: Article
Setting Rules: from SAHMSA
Tips from: SADD
Be a positive role model:
Adults most common source of alcohol for teens, according to poll of teens 13-18. (The American Medical Association -
AMA)
Read this report and others: Here
How can you be a positive role model for your child? Learn more
Parents Who Host Lose The Most: Information
See Parents Who Host site: Here
Be a good role model: from SAHMSA
Teach your child to make sound decisions and choose friends wisely:
Teen alcohol use is a prime-time TV staple, study finds: Read Report Here
Help Your Kids Turn Down Drugs: Help
Center for Alcohol Marketing and Youth: CAMY
Sex, Take Time to Make the Right Decision: Advice
Making wise choices: from SAHMSA
Helping Your Teen: making wise choices
The College Choice and questions parents can ask: Higher Education Center
Monitor your child's activities:
Think your teen may be “experimenting” with drugs? It’s better to find out the truth now than wait until the problem is out of
control.
Check out these tips
Keeping Watch Over Your Child: Monitor
Prescription Drug Pamphlet: Download pdf
Various parenting articles: Here
subscribe to Parenting Tips email:Here
See our links page for more online resources: Links
Why should you care about underage drinking and drug use?
See what the Midland County Alcohol and Other Drug School Survey shows.
A Parent's Guide to Michigan Law: this document includes information on Michigan law as well as parenting tips and
guidelines for hosting teen parties.
Underage Drinking Law in Michigan: Here
Go straight to the source for the latest in drug research, and get scientifically-based information on health risks and
parental/teen attitudes related to substance abuse: Research
Information on a variety of drugs: Info Prescription Drug Awareness PowerPoint
Life Saving Laws Reference Page: see how underage drinking affects us all.
A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free: Family
From the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: Make a Difference
The Facts About Youth and Alcohol: Facts Sheet
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America: Site
Mothers Against Drunk Driving: Help
Parenting Awareness Michigan: PAM
Affects of Alcohol on Athletic Performance: American Athletic Institute
A Guide to Action for Families: Surgeon General's Call to Action
Parent First, Friend Later: Read
Establish and maintain good communication with your child:
Tips for Teens from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services: Tips
Building Blocks for a Healthy Future: Learn More
Too Smart to Start: Parenting Tips on Underage Drinking
Time To Talk is an online community, resource and toolkit to help parents connect with their kids. Time To Talk
Jumpstart a Difficult Conversation: TalkCards
What to Say To Your Teen: Sample Conversations
Get involved in your child's life:
What can you do? Tips for preventing Rx abuse: Help for parents
Eleven Ways To Protect Your Kids: Site
Family Dinners Do Make a Difference: Connect
Getting Involved in Your Child's School: Help
Show Kids You Care: 44 Ways
Make clear rules and enforce them with consistency and appropriate
consequences:
Understanding the Teen Years: Article
Setting Rules: from SAHMSA
Tips from: SADD
Be a positive role model:
Adults most common source of alcohol for teens, according to poll of teens 13-18. (The American Medical Association -
AMA)
Read this report and others: Here
How can you be a positive role model for your child? Learn more
Parents Who Host Lose The Most: Information
See Parents Who Host site: Here
Be a good role model: from SAHMSA
Teach your child to make sound decisions and choose friends wisely:
Teen alcohol use is a prime-time TV staple, study finds: Read Report Here
Help Your Kids Turn Down Drugs: Help
Center for Alcohol Marketing and Youth: CAMY
Sex, Take Time to Make the Right Decision: Advice
Making wise choices: from SAHMSA
Helping Your Teen: making wise choices
The College Choice and questions parents can ask: Higher Education Center
Monitor your child's activities:
Think your teen may be “experimenting” with drugs? It’s better to find out the truth now than wait until the problem is out of
control.
Check out these tips
Keeping Watch Over Your Child: Monitor
Prescription Drug Pamphlet: Download pdf
Various parenting articles: Here
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