Anytime Is A Good Time To Educate Your Child About Drug Abuse

In Arizona, the average age that kids start using drugs is 13 years old. Half of all teens report being offered drugs over the past year. Nearly 1 out of 5 young teens report inhaling a household product to get high. This is so dangerous it can kill them. The number of parents who report never talking with their children about drugs has doubled over the last six years. The younger a child starts trying drugs, the more likely he or she is to become addicted. Kids who report learning a lot about the risks of drugs from their parents are half as likely to use drugs. If you need help on how to discuss drug use prevention or other information, visit: PartnerUpAZ.org, from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Arizona Affiliate. If a child has a problem with drinking or using drugs, the sooner you get help, the more likely they are to recover. You can make a difference.