For Parents
On this page is information on the following topics:
Drug Prevention and Education
It is often difficult for parents and families to decide the most appropriate course of action when dealing with the issues of drugs and alcohol with their children. Two booklets can help with this: one for parents on talking to children about alcohol use and another support booklet for parents & guardians in dealing with the issues of drugs and alcohol in the family.
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Straight Talk: A guide for parents on teenage drinking provides information on teenage alcohol use, gives practical advice for parents on how to deal with it and explains what the law says about teenagers and alcohol.
This booklet will be useful both to parents who:
Research shows that clear messages from parents that underage drinking is unacceptable delays drinking in teenagers. Many teenagers will experiment with alcohol. The most important factor in delaying your teenager from drinking is positive parenting based on good communication, negotiation and setting firm limits. |
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Don’t Lose the Head is an easy-to-read booklet for parents, whether or not they have teenagers who use drugs. Colourful and catchy, it provides parents with the distilled wisdom of two services involved in drug prevention. |
Early-School Leaving
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I’ve Had Enough, I’m Outta Here! is a booklet aimed at young people who may be having difficulties at school and are thinking of leaving early or may have already left. The booklet brings together a list of support services that are there to help, providing information on alternative education, training and employment options. |
Other issues
For more information on addiction in families, please visit our website’s family support section.
If you suspect drug use might be an issue in your household, you can also visit drugs.ie for information on particular drugs and where to go for help.