It is a surprise to many parents that they are the most powerful influence in a child’s life — greater than peers, popular music, television, celebrities and the media! Our research shows that kids who consistently learn about the risks of drugs from their parents are 50% less likely to use drugs and alcohol than those who do not; yet, only 30% of teens report learning a lot from their parents.
Talking to your kids about the risks of drugs and alcohol isn’t as hard as you think. We’re here to help make talking even easier. We’ve got free, easy-to-use, research-based tools and tips to help you have ongoing conversations with your kids to keep them healthy and drug-free.
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  • How to start talking – teachable moments for everyday life.
  • How to say it – simple scripts for talking to kids in pre-school to early 20s.
  • How to teach kids to turn down drugs
  • How to answer the question: "Did you do drugs?"
  • Tips for caring adults involved with kids – aunts, uncles, grandparents, older siblings, mentors, coaches.
    • Why Set Aside Time For This?
    The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a non-profit organization with 20+ years of experience educating kids, teens, parents and communities about the risks and consequences of alcohol and drug abuse and the benefits of living drug-free.
    Most people know the Partnership best from the organization’s public service announcements, particularly the classic “Fried Egg” TV spot: “This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs.” We are still creating compelling ads to educate parents and teens about the risks of drugs, but we’re doing so much more. That’s because millions of parents and caregivers need support on how to help their kids turn down drugs and alcohol. The Partnership is creating new resources on the Internet where parents can reach out to experts and other parents to understand this complicated health issue better, to connect with their kids, and to learn what actions they can take to help keep their kids healthy. To learn more visit www.drugfree.org.