Local professionals say kids are experimenting with drugs - many found in the home - at younger ages. If you think your child isn't at risk, you need to read
this article.
If you think your child has a problem with drugs or alcohol, these local resources can help:
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council of Orange County – 845-294-9000;
www.adacinfo.com
Council on Addiction Prevention and Education of Dutchess County – 845-471-0194;
www.capedc.org
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Sullivan County – 845-794-8080, ext. 116;
www.recovery-center.com
Partnership for a Drug Free America –
www.drugfree.org. Tips and information for parents, answers to any questions teens may have, treatment and intervention information, feature articles and statistics and more.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) –
www.dare.org. Find a program or speak with D.A.R.E. officers. Information for parents and caregivers on drug and substance abuse, and interactive web link for kids.
National Institute for Drug Abuse –
www.nida.nih.gov. Information on drugs, education materials on how to teach drug awareness to kids of all ages, and up-to-date news on current drug trends.
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