Campaign Aganist Teen Age Drug Abuse
Teen age drug abuse has become a concern for many parents, but many of these parents don’t know where to turn for help and answers. There are many resources and information for parents needing teen crisis interventions, treatment centers, and the signs and symptoms of drug abuse. Some major companies are stepping up and campaigning for teen drug abuse awareness in the hopes that parents and teens can change the staggering numbers of cases that seem to be rising every year.
“MetLife Foundation will begin the next phase of its award-winning parenting skills campaign, airing education messages created in cooperation with the nonprofit Partnership for a Drug-Free America(R) on radio stations in 11 markets nationwide through November. The radio campaign is backed by web resources and a free brochure for parents.
The campaign features radio messages, in both English and Spanish, which stress to parents the importance of talking with kids about drugs and alcohol, and staying involved in their children’s lives in order to keep them healthy and drug free. Disturbingly, at a time when teens are faced with new threats such as the intentional abuse of prescription (Rx) painkillers and over-the- counter (OTC) cough medicines, the number of frequent discussions between parents and teens about the risks of drug abuse has decreased significantly.”
Many feel that school is where teens are learning about saying no to drugs, but that isn’t enough, parents need to stay on top of teaching the morals and values their children need to make the right choices in life.
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