“Talk. They Hear You.” Campaign

Resources for Parents of Teens

Though marijuana laws are changing in some states for adults, all forms of marijuana can be harmful for a child’s growing brain. Start talking with your kids early about the risks. For tips on how and when to begin the conversation, visit: www.underagedrinking.samhsa.gov

Check out these resources to help you start—and keep up—the conversation about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age.

• Why you should talk with your child about alcohol and other drugs

• Talking to kids about alcohol and other drugs - 5 conversation goals

• Answering your child’s tough questions

• Family Agreement Form

• Parenting to Prevent Childhood Alcohol Use

• Impaired driving - talk with your kids

• Do you know about marijuana?

• Talking with your child about opioids

• After high school: Talking with your young adult about underage drinking

• Talking with your college-bound young adult about alcohol

View the “Mālama I Na Ōpio” video to learn how parents can take positive action at home and at gatherings to prevent underage drinking. Taking care of `ohana, it’s our kuleana!

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Visit the Hawaii Prevention Resource Center (HIPRC) for the state’s most comprehensive resources on drug abuse, prevention, and related issues available through its lending library, resource clearinghouse, and downloadable materials.

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Find great resources through MADD’s Power of Parents program

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"Talk. They Hear You." Application
Prepare for one of the most important conversations you may ever have with your kids about underage drinking. SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.” app is available to practice talking to your kids about the dangers of alcohol.

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Visit our Teen Resource Page for information to share with your teen.

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