Alcohol/Drug Information


Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse can be a scary topic. As parents, we have dedicated our whole lives to raising our children to be sensible, law abiding citizens. We have nurtured and loved our children and provided them with a safe and healthy home environment. We've told them about the dangers of drunk driving. And taught them to ''Say No to Drugs''. Unfortunately, at times, our best intentions are not enough. According to our most recent Search Survey results over 44% of 11th graders in Columbus have admitted to drinking alcohol in the last 30 days. What's even more shocking is that 43% have admitted to smoking marijuana. So what do you do if you suspect your son or daughter may be using alcohol or drugs? Keep reading and hopefully we can provide you with some insight into the underground world of alcohol and other drug abuse.

Common names and information on how the drug is used are provided to give parents an idea of what to watch and listen for.

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Start Talking Before They Start Drinking-A Family Guide          This link takes you to a guide which provides facts and practical advice on how to talk with your children about underage drinking. It helps you create household rules to support your values.

Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free          A how to guide for parents and caregivers from the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.

SADD brochure for parents          This brochure is designed to help parents talk to their kids about life decisions, peer pressure, and destructive behavior

Additional Links:

A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free    www.family.samhsa.gov       This website developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to communicate to parents how they can help promote their child's mental health and reduce their risk for involvement with alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.

Wisconsin Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Providers Directory    www.projectfreshlight.org/treatment-directory.pdf

Wisconsin Directories of Certified Mental Health and Substance Abuse Provid    dhfs.wisconsin.gov/bqaconsumer/aoda_mh/AODAmhDirs.htm

Parents The Antidrug    www.theantidrug.com       This website is designed to equip parents and other adult caregivers with the tools they need to raise drug-free kids.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America    www.drugfree.org       The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a nonprofit coalition of communication, health, medical and educational professionals working to reduce illicit drug use and help people live healthy, drug-free lives.

Columbia County Connects    www.webcccc.org       Columbia County Connects Coalition helps Columbia County youth make healthy choices       Contact Tim Belleau or Meg McCullough for details       Portage, WI  53901       (608) 742-8811

Talking With Kids About Tough Issues    www.talkingwithkids.org       This Web site can help by offering practical, concrete tips and techniques for talking easily and openly with young children ages 8 to 12 about some very tough issues: sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, drugs and alcohol.

Drugs of Abuse    www.dea.gov/pubs/abuse/index.htm       2005 edition of Drugs of Abuse. This DEA magazine delivers clear, scientific information about drugs in a factual, straightforward way, combined with scores of precise photographs shot to scale.

The Drug Threat in Wisconsin    www.dea.gov/pubs/states/wisconsin.html       Fact sheet about the current drug situation in Wisconsin from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

How Are Alcohol and Drugs Affecting Your Life?    www.ncadd.org/facts/youth1.html       Included here is a self-test for teenagers about their alcohol and drug use form the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations (SAMHSA)    www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/about.htm       SAMHSA is pleased to provide this on-line resource for locating drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs.

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