Keeping Youth Drug Free
Author(s):
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Publisher:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Date Published:
January, 2004 This guide is designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 7 to 13. It focuses on six key steps that parents or caregivers can take to help their children grow up drug-free: establish and maintain good communication with their child; get involved in their child’s life; make clear rules and enforce them with consistency and appropriate consequences; be a positive role model; teach their child to choose friends wisely; and monitor their child’s activities.
Download a copy of Keeping Youth Drug Free (PDF, 18 MB) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Web site.
