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Talking with your Kids
TALK WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF PRESCRIPTION OPIOIDS.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), young adults, ages 18 to 25, are the biggest abusers of prescription opioid pain relievers and other prescription drugs. Most kids get opioids from a friend or a parent’s medicine cabinet. In addition to talking with your kids about these drugs, you should always dispose of unused opioid medications to keep your family safe.
TIPS ON TALKING WITH YOUR CHILD
- Reinforce that opioids can cause an overdose with just one use.
- Stick to the facts — threats and scare tactics aren’t effective.
- Have regular, nonjudgmental conversations with your child or teen.
- Use positive reinforcement to boost your child’s self-confidence.
- Talk with your child when he or she can pay attention — not while being distracted (i.e., watching TV, playing video games, or texting friends).
- Know the kids your children hang out with and talk about their friends. Keep the conversation open about how they’re spending their free time.
- Make sure your child knows there are consequences.
- Talk with your child about saying no.