Tip 15 STAY ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE
Provided by the Safe Schools Unit, San Diego County Office of Education

STUDENTS:

• Drugs are illegal and dangerous. Understand the consequences of drug use.
  
• Know there is a correlation between drug use and violence.
  
• Hang out with friends who don't use drugs.
  
• Tell your parents if someone offers you drugs/alcohol. Practice refusal skills.
  
• Find safe and fun activities.

PARENTS:

• Model a healthy drug free lifestyle.
• Help your children get involved in activities they enjoy, like sports & music.
• Never think alcohol is an "alternative" to drug use for teens, alcohol is a drug.
• Talk with your children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Practice refusal skills with them.
• Get to know your children's friends and their parents.
• Pay attention to these warning signs:
  • Change in child's behavior
  • Withdrawal
  • Drop in school attendance and grades
  • Hanging out with new friends
• Seek professional help if your child is experiencing any of these signs.

SCHOOLS:

• Make alcohol/drug prevention part of the curriculum.
• Monitor drug/alcohol use on campus, support students that need help.
• Provide healthy and safe after-school activities.