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TEEN DRUG ABUSE FACTS Some Facts About Teen Drug Abuse Substance abuse among teenagers is very common. which can lead to disastrous consequences in the future. A large proportion of deaths in people aged between 15 and 24 are reportedly connected in some way or the other to drug or alcohol abuse. This kind of abuse also leads to violent criminal acts like assault, murder or rape. Some teens abuse drugs to overcome depression and anxiety. http:// straighttalkforparents.drugfreepa.or Adders:- Slate Hill Business Canter Suite 110 3901 Hartzdale Dr. Camp Hill, PA 17011 717.232.0300 717.232.5400 fax If you prefer to reach us by phone, please call 1.800.533.3394.

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Drug Free Pennsylvania’s program ‘Straight talk for parents’ is educating parents about signs, symptoms and facts of teenage substance abuse.

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TEEN DRUG ABUSE FACTS

Some Facts About Teen Drug AbuseSubstance abuse among teenagers is very common. which can lead to disastrous consequences in the future. A large proportion of deaths in people aged between 15 and 24 are reportedly connected in some way or the other to drug or alcohol abuse. This kind of abuse also leads to violent criminal acts like assault, murder or rape. Some teens abuse drugs to overcome depression and anxiety.

http://straighttalkforparents.drugfreepa.org/

Adders:- Slate Hill Business Canter Suite 110 3901 Hartzdale Dr. Camp Hill, PA 17011

717.232.0300 717.232.5400 fax

If you prefer to reach us by phone, please call 1.800.533.3394.

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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT DRUGS

http://straighttalkforparents.drugfreepa.org/

Adders:- Slate Hill Business Canter Suite 110 3901 Hartzdale Dr. Camp Hill, PA 17011

717.232.0300 717.232.5400 fax

If you prefer to reach us by phone, please call 1.800.533.3394.

Talking to Your Kids About Drug AddictionParents have a lot of responsibilities and the most important is to ensure that communication about difficult subjects like substance abuse, alcohol, smoking etc should occur. The easy access to street drugs makes it crucial that you are able to provide the environment to talk that will protect your child from using illicit substances. Following are some tips on how to talk to kids about drugs

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TEEN DRUG ABUSE

http://straighttalkforparents.drugfreepa.org/

Adders:- Slate Hill Business Canter Suite 110 3901 Hartzdale Dr. Camp Hill, PA 17011

717.232.0300 717.232.5400 fax

If you prefer to reach us by phone, please call 1.800.533.3394.

Talking to Your Kids About Drugs

How to talk to your kids About drugs Every child is unique. there can’t be one accurate way to talk to your kids about substance usage. Here are some guiding principles that you should follow to have positive conversation with your teens

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TEENS AND DRUG ABUSE

http://straighttalkforparents.drugfreepa.org/

Adders:- Slate Hill Business Canter Suite 110 3901 Hartzdale Dr. Camp Hill, PA 17011

717.232.0300 717.232.5400 fax

If you prefer to reach us by phone, please call 1.800.533.3394.

Know the Resources & Help your ChildThere are several ways that you can gain knowledge and support regarding these harmful substances. The internet is a good place to get information and it will also provide you with a number of local organizations that provide individual or group training opportunities as well as support.