Alcohol and Substance Use
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.
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Articles, Booklets and Videos
Ted Talk: Rat Park – Video, Johann Hari, 2015
Brene Brown: The Marble Jar – Youtube Video, SuperSoul Sessions, Oprah Winfrey Network
Talking Pot with Youth – Guide, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, 2020
The Effects of Cannabis Use During Adolescence
This 2015 report was prepared by The Canadian Centre of Substance Abuse – Report, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, 2015
The Effects of Cannabis Use During Adolescence – PowerPoint, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Cannabis Perceptions among Canadian Adolescent Boys and Girls – PDF, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, 2021
An Early Start - Drug Education Begins at Home – Guide, CAMH
Substance Awareness Guide – PDF, YSAP
Websites
CAMH You' find a wealth of resources on their website.
Talking about and Spotting Substance Abuse
Drug Free Kids Includes tips for prevention and intervention as well as treatment and recovery. Lots of tips for parents.
Underage Drinking Parenting expert Alyson Schafer has a section on her website to help you address this issue.
Research (Cannabis) | Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
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