Adolescence is a time of exploration for youth. One of the many "adult" behaviours that may be adopted by young people is substance use. Generally, youth use substances to express their independence and this should not automatically be construed as "substance abuse". The majority of adolescents who use substances do not progress to problematic use or dependency.

This resource page was created to provide parents with information around the prevention of substance use and dealing with a substance use problem.

• Overview and Highlights
• Drug Report Executive Summary

• An Early Start: Drug Education Begins at Home - Introduction
• Talking with My Children
• Ten Tips for Talking with Your Kids About Substance Use
• My Kid on Drugs: What Can I Do
• Talking with Your Teen About Drugs
• Take Action! Preventing Alcohol and Other Drug Problems in Your Family
• Take Action! Preventing Alcohol and Other Drug Problems in Your Family
• Parents Toolkit

• Potential Signs of Substance Use
• Take Action! Dealing with Alcohol and Drug Problems in Your Family
• Dealing with Issues - For Families
• When Someone You Know Has a Drug Problem
• The ABC's: Addiction in the Family
• Youth Drug Prevention for Parents

• Educating Students about Drug Use and Mental Health - Curriculum Support for the Ontario Curriculum
• Alcohol, cannabis, and the medicine cabinet pose biggest drug threats to teens
• Drug Use Among Ontario Students 1977–2009

Youth Substance Use Counselling - Local Resources

    Help Link Central Access Services for Children, Youth, and Families
    2109 Ottawa St, Rm 440
    Windsor, Ontario
    ph: (519) 252-2313
    Website

    Teen Health Centre
    1585 Ouellette Avenue
    Windsor, Ontario
    ph: (519) 253-8481
    www.teenhealthcentre.ca