| The drug called Ecstasy/MDMA is just one of several | | | | problems and concerns; |
| that children as young as 8th graders are abusing. | | | | And becoming involved in their learning. |
| Ecstasy is a human-made drug taken orally as a | | | | The importance of this parent-child relationship |
| capsule or tablet. The short-term effects include | | | | continues through adolescence and beyond. |
| feelings of mental stimulation, emotional warmth, | | | | Below are some resources to help you find drug |
| enhanced sensory perception, and increased physical | | | | prevention programs: |
| energy. Adverse health effects can include nausea, | | | | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) |
| chills, sweating, teeth clenching, muscle cramping, and | | | | National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
| blurred vision. | | | | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
| If you suspect or find out your child is actually | | | | (DHHS) |
| abusing this drug or is involved in any kind of drug | | | | Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) |
| abuse what steps can you take to help them | | | | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services |
| overcome the addictions? | | | | Administration (SAMHSA), DHHS Phone: 301-443-9110 |
| A family-based prevention program should include: | | | | Centers for Disease Control and |
| 1. Enhanced family bonding and relationships; | | | | Prevention (CDC), DHHS |
| 2. Education for parents to learn parenting skills; | | | | Phone: 404-639-3534 |
| 3. Developing, discussing and enforcing family policies | | | | Phone: 800-311-3435 (toll-free) |
| on substance abuse; | | | | Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program |
| 4. Training in drug education and information. | | | | U.S. Department of Education (DoE) |
| What is family bonding? | | | | Phone: 800-872-5327 (toll-free) |
| Family bonding is the foundation of the relationship | | | | Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) |
| between parents and children. You can strengthen | | | | U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) |
| your family bonds through skills training on parent | | | | Phone: 202-307-1000 |
| supportiveness of children, parent-child | | | | Knowledge Exchange Network, SAMHSA, DHHS |
| communication, and parental involvement. | | | | Phone: 800-789-2647 (toll-free) |
| One of the cornerstones for drug abuse prevention | | | | National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and |
| is parental monitoring and supervision. As a parent | | | | Drug Information (NCADI), SAMHSA, DHHS |
| you can enhance your parenting skills with drug | | | | Phone: 800-729-6686 (toll-free) |
| prevention program training. | | | | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism |
| Benefits of participating in a drug prevention program | | | | (NIAAA), NIH, DHHS |
| are: | | | | Phone: 301-443-3860 |
| Being able to provide consistent rules and discipline | | | | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), NIH, DHHS |
| for your child; | | | | Phone: 301-443-4513 |
| Ability to talk to your children about drugs; | | | | As a parent you need to educate yourself as much |
| Techniques of how to monitor your childrens | | | | as possible about drug abuse, stay in touch with your |
| activities; | | | | childrens activities, and listen to their problems and |
| Techniques of how to get to know your childrens | | | | concerns. |
| friends; | | | | This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. |
| Techniques of how to understand your childrens | | | | |