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Growing Up Drug Free:
A Parent's Guide to Prevention
Table of Contents
Title Page
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: How This Book Will Help You
Bad habits can start early
It could be your child
Why you shouldn't allow your children to smoke marijuana
Chapter 2: Laying The Groundwork
Planning for togetherness
Making your position clear
What your own alcohol, tobacco, and drug use tells your children
What to say when your child asks, "Did you ever use drugs?"
A mother looks back
How grandparents can help raise drug-free children
Chapter 3: Talking With Your Children Effectively
Teachable moments
When there's a family history of alcoholism or drug abuse
The drugs in your kitchen cabinet
Helping your child say "no" to drugs
Chapter 4: Your Child's Perspective
Why a child uses drugs
What our culture tells children about drugs
Chapter 5: How To Teach Your Child About Drugs
Preschoolers
Kindergarten through third grade
(5 — 8 years old)
Grades four through six
(9 — 11 years old)
Grades seven through nine
(12 — 14 years old)
Grades ten through twelve
(15 — 17 years old)
Questions children frequently ask about drugs
When your child enters middle school or junior high
Drug Myth vs. Reality
Medical marijuana update
Tobacco and teens: a bad combination
Five sons — many lessons
Chapter 6: What To Do If You Think Your Child Might Be Using Drugs
Signs that your child might be using drugs
Acting on your suspicions
Addiction
Finding the right treatment
Advice from a teen in treatment
A family triumphs
Chapter 7: Getting Involved And Staying Involved
Parent-school partnerships
Help from the community
Reclaiming our neighborhoods block by block
Parents supporting each other
What you can do
Chapter 8: Where To Get Information And Help
Support groups
Information on drug prevention and treatment
Parent mobilization groups for drug prevention
Parenting websites
Recommended reading
Bibliography
Source:
U.S. Dept. of Education - Safe and Drug Free Schools Program
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