Alcohol and Substance Use Resources
Parents have a significant influence on their teens and tweens. Continue to build your relationship with them, become informed
about alcohol and other substances, and talk to your kids. Here are some resources to help.
For local resources, visit the MyDufferin directory of services.
General Resources
Articles and Booklets
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Now that it's legal, how do I talk to my kids about marijuana?—DPSN, Orangeville Banner.
- Parent Action Pack: Are you prepared to help your teen make good decisions about
alcohol and other drugs? This downloadable action pack includes:
- Parent Action Tips: 10 strategies to help your teen make good decisions about alcohol and other drugs
- Talking Points and Conversations With Your Teen: resources to help you approach the issues of drinking and
substance use with your teen
- Fact sheets about alcohol and other substances
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The Effects of Cannabis Use During Adolescence. This 2015 report was prepared by The Canadian Centre of Substance Abuse.
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Websites
- CAMH: You' find a wealth of resources on their website. Use their search function,
or follow the links below to these specific pages:
- Drug Free Kids: Includes tips for prevention and intervention as well
as treatment and recovery. Lots of tips for parents.
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Drug Related Harms: Information on drug-related harms and how to talk to your teen about the risks.
- Underage Drinking—Parenting expert
Alyson Schafer has a section on her website to help you address this issue.
- We're Talking About Weed: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
has put together some information to help you (and your kids) make responsible, well-informed decisions about cannabis.
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* Please note that these links are shared for information purposes only and the sharing
of this information should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation on the part of Dufferin Parent Support Network.
