1 in 5 students say that their parent or trusted adult talking to them about the risks of using determine their decisions to participate or to refuse substances. Talking early and often is important to the decisions of your youth.
Youth Substance use is NOT Inevitable
The numbers work against the idea that “everyone” is doing it. In fact, just over 70% of students in Nevada have NEVER used or tried Marijuana.
Be Brain Development Aware: The brain of your child is at risk to substance misuse until the age of 25
Be Substance Aware: For our kids, all substance misuse is related. If one substance is being used youth are statistically more likely to try other substances.
When to have the conversation? Early and often, prevention doesn’t just happen once, it is an ongoing dialogue with students and can be a health expectation, just like wearing a seatbelt, or eating enough fruits and vegetables.
Don’t Delay the Conversation: If your child appears to be struggling with substances, get support. – Point back to the Healthier Nevada website (map).