1. Preventing
Substance Abuse

2. The Role of Family
One of the most important social aspects impacting an adolescents decision to use
alcohol is the family.
(Bahr et al., 1995; Guo et al., 2001)
There are several modifiable family factors
related to later alcohol and substance use.
Hawkins et al., 1992; Latendresse et al., 2008; Peterson et al., 1994; Reifman et al., 1998)

3. Ineffective Approaches
“My son/daughter would never get addicted.”
“I used alcohol/drugs and I turned out OK.”
“In moderation – after all, teens will be teens.”
“We’re getting along so well now.”
“As long as I see good grades, then why not.”
“I can’t stop them, they’ll just do it anyway.”

4. Effective Approaches Positive Parenting Helps Prevent Drug Abuse
Communication
Encouragement
Negotiation
Setting Limits
Supervision

5. Prevention Campaign
Start talking to your children early about the dangers. Ever wish you had a script? Use this demo to improve yours.

6. Correct the Misperceptions
Decreased
Likelihood
When perceived as being
harmful, use will go down
Pete’s Couch
When perceived as not being
harmful, use will go up
Increased
Likelihood

7. Addiction Potential more factors to consider
Parents with FAVORABLE ATTITUDES CONDONING USE of gateway drugs is opening the brain’s pathway for ANY drug. TRANSISITIONS from MS to HS and HS to college. INDIRECT INFLUENCE – By NOT discouraging alcohol/drug use, you’re still saying something.

8. Number of Adolescents Aged 12 to 17 Admitted to Publicly Funded Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities on a Typical Day

9. (ER) Visits for Drug Misuse/Abuse on a Typical Day for Patients Aged 12 to 17

11. I Wish My Parents…
Stopped worrying about how my problem makes them look
Saw that something was wrong, even when I pretend to be OK
LISTENED!
Tell me they loved me more often
Were not so self-involved
Noticed when I started to change for the worse
Were not so naïve and ignorant
Accepted me
Asked me straight up “What’s wrong?” Don’t assume you know
Followed through when they promised to get me help

12. Resources for Parents/Teens
Saying NO Workshop | Guiding Good Choices
Staying Connected with Your Teen
24-hour Help Line | (206)
Washington Recovery Helpline |
Family Checkup (NIDA) – Also check out NIDA for Teens
TALK – They Hear You – (SAMHSA)
Family Pledge