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Part of #AlcoholAwareness is understanding the scope of the consequences of underage drinking. Here's another great infographic from @KnowAddiction that shows rates of drinking and driving for high school students. Learn more: ow.ly/Kc5y30jlbwN #Prevention #ImpairedDriving
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It's important to be aware of underage drinking in our community. This infographic from @KnowAddiction breaks down alcohol usage rates of high school students by location. Note that Houston made the list! To learn more, visit ow.ly/z5Sx30jjUBG #AlcoholAwareness
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A8: @NaturalHigh is a great resource & creates some excitement & adds a level of "coolness" to prevention education! naturalhigh.org/ #CADAChat
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A8: One of my favorite resources for parents on the @thepartnership website is their "Drug Prevention Tips for Every Age" section. It helps parents talk to their kids no matter what age they are. Even toddlers! drugfree.org/article/prevent… #CADAChat
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Q8: Are there any other tools or resources that can be effective in helping get the message across to young people that drug and alcohol use can be dangerous? #CADAChat
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Social media can play a key role in educating young people about #addiction because that's where young people spend a vast majority of their time these days. So we might as well put the message where they are, right? #CADAChat
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Using a blend of both approaches is key. BTW, you can find info @samhsagov's two approaches at this link: samhsa.gov/capt/practicing-e… #CADAChat xitter.cf/deanokat/status/979458…
A6: I think a combination of these two approaches is essential for a successful overall prevention strategy. #CADAChat
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A6: I think a combination of these two approaches is essential for a successful overall prevention strategy. #CADAChat
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A6: Individual strategies focus on life and social skills. Environmental strategies focus more on community; things like schools, neighborhoods, media/social media, etc. #CADAChat
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Q6: According to @samshagov’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies, there are 2 primary approaches to preventing SUDs: Individual strategies and environmental strategies. How do these approaches differ? #CADAChat
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Knowledge is power! #CADAChat xitter.cf/Recovery_Org/status/97…
A5: One of the best ways you can help prevention is educating yourself on the topic! Being able to have a candid, truthful conversation with your child only helps them better understand. Instead of just saying "drugs are bad" you can explain why #CADAChat
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I think mental health check-ups should be routine for all young people. They need to know it's okay to not feel okay. And it's okay to ask for help. #CADAChat
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A4: Because so many young people who struggle with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, etc. frequently turn to self-medication in order to feel "normal." It's better to have those issues addressed by a professional. #CADAChat
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Q4: Why is it so important for parents to seek professional help early on for a child who shows possible signs of a mental health disorder? #CADAChat
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A3: There are a number of reasons. Teenage brains are developing and susceptible to damage from drugs. Adolescence is also a time when kids want to take risks. Early drug use also increases the risk of addiction. #CADAChat
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It's so important to establish early on that your child can come to you with any questions or concerns...about anything, really. #CADAChat
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Q2: When do you think drug abuse prevention/education programs should begin for youth, and who should be responsible for delivering the information? #CADAChat
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A8: My son took Suboxone while battling a heroin addiction. While it may not have been perfect, I think it probably saved his life. And that's a damn good thing, IMO. #CADAChat