Talk Early And Often About Alcohol, Tobacco And Other Drugs. Even When It Gets Tough
   Parent Tip
Know! whom your child is riding with


168044CTwo ways to keep your child from riding with someone who is alcohol or drug-impaired:

  • Set a rule that there’s to be no riding with someone who is impaired.
  • Role play with your child to help them practice what they’ll say when someone who is drunk or drug-impaired offers them a ride.  Role playing ideas are available through www.theantidrug.com.

Who, other than you, is driving your middle school child?  A survey of Central Ohio middle school students found that 19% had ridden in the car the past year with someone who had been drinking.[i]

 

Facts about alcohol and drugs are available at www.helpthemknow.com or by calling 1-866-999-KNOW.

 

 

[i] 2006 Primary Prevention Awareness, Attitude, and Use Survey.   Safe and Drug-Free Schools Consortium, a program of the Educational Council.

Talking regularly with kids reduces their risk of using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Know! urges you to encourage other parents to joining Know! by taking the Parent and Caregiver Pledge. For more information log on to www.HelpThemKnow.com or call 1-866-999-KNOW.

Know! is a program of:

Drug-Free Action Alliance
6185 Huntley Road, Suite P
Columbus, Ohio 43229

With funding support from:
United Way of Central Ohio