PARENTS

Parents

When it comes to talking about drugs, extensive research conducted with Australian parents and children tells us that young people appreciate parental advice and look to their parents for their views.

However, they will expect you to be informed, upfront and honest, and, if you show you are listening to them, they are more likely to listen to you.

We have put together a range of information that will help you connect with your kids. While it may seem hard, the best thing you can do is reach out.

This section includes tips for talking with your children about drugs and information about reasons teenagers may use drugs.

Information for parents - printable fact sheet (PDF 73 KB)

Services for parents, family and friends - printable fact sheet (PDF 54 KB)

Top 10 tips for parents are provided in languages other than English.