Carter County Substance Abuse Prevention Committee
Have you talked with your kid about substance use? If you haven’t already, start now! It is never too early or too late to have the conversation. It is important to keep lines of communication open between a parent and child, and to establish that trust early. According to the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment (OPNA) Survey administered in 2019-2020, 40% of Carter County 6th grade students reported talking to their parents about the dangers of drug use in the past 12 months. Only 28% of Carter County 12th graders reported the same.
Figuring out how to begin the conversation about drugs and alcohol is tricky. As a parent, you may worry that your child will roll their eyes at you, challenge your knowledge, or maybe they will have questions that you don’t know how to answer. Those are all scenarios to be prepared for. The important thing to remember is that if you talk to your kids directly and honestly, they are more likely to respect your rules and advice about alcohol and drug use. For conversation starters, and tips on how to maneuver questions, check out Talk.They Hear You. materials on the SAMHSA website (https://www.samhsa.gov/ talk-they-hear-you).
This time of year, there are several events or occasions that could create opportunities for your child to experiment with substance use like graduation, or summer break. This is a great time to talk to your kid about the dangers of substance use. Make sure they understand the dangers of marijuana use and how it affects their bodies. Explain how sharing or using someone else’s prescription stimulant, such as Adderall, is illegal and could be deadly. Utilize the Talk.They Hear You. 5 conversation goals to guide you as your talk to your child. 1) show you disapprove, 2) show you care, 3) show you’re a good source of information, 4) show you’re paying attention and will discourage risky behaviors, and 5) Build your teens skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use.
The Carter County Substance Abuse Prevention Committee (CCSAPC) is here to support your efforts to teach your kids about the dangers of substance use and establishing clear expectations. If you have questions or would like to get involved at a community level, please reach out. Find us on Facebook @CCSAPC for more information on substance use prevention and to see what we are doing in Carter County.
CCSAPC is a group of individuals dedicated to making Carter County a safer place by addressing substance use and abuse through prevention efforts. CCSAPC meets on the first Wednesday of each month virtually and at the Ardmore Public Library at 9:30 a.m. Come to a meeting and learn how you can get involved with supporting your community! For more information email us at CCSAPC@gmail.com.
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