Learn about drugs: parents
The Youth Drug Prevention for Parents website has a number of features to help you keep your kids away from drugs.
Learn about:
- who is at risk
- signs of drug use
- drug lingo and equipment
- how to talk to your teen
- what to do if your teen is using drugs
- other resources
Did you know?
In Canada in 2006, 6,382 young people between 12 and 17 were charged with a drug offence:
- 4,737 (74%) were charged with a cannabis offence
- 794 (12%) with a cocaine offence
- 851 (14%) with other offences
Get help!
Get help if you or someone you know is using illegal drugs. Illegal drugs can be addictive and can damage your mind and body, sometimes permanently. Using illegal drugs can also result in a fine, prison sentence, and criminal record.
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