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	Recommended Links:
-	www.drugfreeworld.org video / Drug Free World
-	www.canadianparents.com Canadian Parents
-	www.greatparenting.ca Great Parenting
-	www.aadac.com/default.asp Alberta Health Services

-	Asset Building Ideas For Todays Youth video / 40 Developmental Assets: How you can make the difference in the lives of youth in your community
-	Responsible Students, Smart Decisions, Caring Citizens video / 40 Developmental Assets: Buiding assets in todays youth

Family Group :

Single session program for up to 12 participants offers support and information to loved ones of those challenged by substance use. Topics discussed: Agency services; Recognizing/understanding substance abuse and addiction; Family adaptations; Healthy relationships and boundaries; Self-care.

Offered monthly, contact the Intake line at (519) 673-3242 ext222 or drop in any Monday or Thursday afternoon during walk-in intake from 1:15-3:30pm.

Parents of Teens Group :

Single session program for up to 10 parents or caregivers of youth ages 12-21. Topics discussed: Recognizing/understanding substance use and dependence; Best Practices in working with youth; Family adaptations; Boundaries and limit-setting; Agency services; Self-care.

Offered monthly, contact the Intake line at (519) 673-3242 ext222 or drop in any Monday or Thursday during walk-in intake from 1:15-3:30pm.

ADSTV Parent Services - Printable Tip Sheets:

Signs And Symptoms Of Problems With Youth:

Chronic dishonesty, low self-esteem, loss of interest in activities in which they had prior involvement, absenteeism from school, lateness, skipping classes, pattern of missing classes (particularly on Monday and Friday), depression, anxiety, tension, excessive nervousness, impulsive behaviour, red/bleary eyes ..

signs_and_symptoms_of_problems_with_youth.pdf

signs_and_symptoms_of_problems_with_youth.doc

Process Of Chemical Dependency:

The type of experience an individual has depends on: type of substance, purity, quantity, route of administration, situation in which the substance is used and the individual's expectancy, genetic/biological "loading" ..

process_of_chemical_dependency.pdf

process_of_chemical_dependency.doc

Guidelines For Caregivers Of Youth:

Do wait to confront your child about his or her drinking or drug abuse until he or she is not under the influence. Give protection for child and others around him or her ..

guidelines_for_caretakers_of_youth.pdf

guidelines_for_caretakers_of_youth.doc

Links For Parents:

How to talk to kids about drugs and alcohol, online tutorials, "Check Your Drinking" web survey with results ..

links_for_parents.pdf

links_for_parents.doc