Substance Use Prevention Presentation

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SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION
An Online Presentation for Parents
KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Learn why children/teenagers are drawn to substances
• Understand what causes and maintains substance use disorder and needs • Increase your child’s ability to make positive choices about substances
• Acquire practical conversation tools for discussing substances in the home
Presentation Overview:

This presentation will focus on tools and strategies that you can use to speak to your children about substances in a way that encourages positive decision-making through a psychological lens.
You will learn the causes of youth substance use and be introduced to a framework for creating open communication on this topic in your home.

There will be a focus on prevention and harm/risk mitigation in order to empower you to help your children think critically about their own behaviours, motivations, and choices.

In this session, you will be provided with the specific language to use when conversations arise about substances. There will also be opportunities to ask questions about the specific challenges you are facing with your children.