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If you, or someone you know, struggles with substance misuse or addiction, please call 2-1-1 or the Doorway at (603-934-8905) for help. You can also connect with Plymouth Area Recov- ery Connection (PARC), our local recovery center, located at Whole Village Family Resource Center in Plymouth at info@ parcnh.org or 603-238-3555.
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Research suggests that one of the most important factors in healthy child development is a strong, open relationship with a parent or trusted adult. It is important to start talking to your children about alcohol and other drugs before they are exposed to them—as early as 9 years old.
Make regular conversations part of the routine. Know the risks of underage drinking and drug use and be prepared to talk about them. Establishing yourself as a trustworthy source of information on alcohol will make your child more inclined to ask questions and look to you for support and guidance.
Talk to you child before they make plans with their friends. Kids don’t have all the facts when it comes to alcohol and other drugs. Talk with your child about the risks of underage
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Talk to your child before dropping them off at a party. Talk with your child about what to do when faced with a difficult decision about alcohol or drugs at a party. Come up with a plan together to avoid drinking or using drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how to say “no thanks” in a safe environment.
Talk to your child before they get behind the wheel. Let your child know it’s never okay to get behind the wheel of a motor ve- hicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and that getting in a car with some- one who has been drinking or using drugs is also very danger- ous.
Talk to your child before they hit the practice field. Show young people you care and help
discourage risky behaviors by talking with them about the dangers of using alcohol and other drugs, such as marijuana and prescription pain medica- tion.
The sooner you talk about the dangers of underage drinking and substance use, the greater chance you have of influenc- ing your child’s decisions about using alcohol and other drugs.
Explain why underage drink- ing and substance use are dan- gerous— not just because you say so, but because they can significantly impact your child’s happiness, health, and safety.
Support your child’s overall health and wellness by stay- ing informed. It’s important to talk about the risks of under- age drinking and substance use from a young age and continue those conversations as your child gets older and becomes more independent. Over 80 percent
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