Information for Teens (STD, Pregnancy, Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco)

This section of the Parent Information Network links you to resources that can help you understand and support your children when they’re faced with issues such as smoking, drinking, drugs and sexuality.

Some parents feel it’s never too early to discuss these issues with their kids. Others prefer to wait until their children ask questions.

Either way, it’s good to have the latest information and expert advice on subjects like these: 

• Tobacco facts and resources  (includes links to programs to help people quit smoking)
  
  
• Teen alcohol and drug abuse
  
  
• Responding to teen substance use
  
  
• No2meth (includes information on substance abuse prevention in general, and tips for parents on talking to kids about drug-related issues)
  
  
• Child and youth mental health  (includes links to the B.C. Mental Health Information Line and local Child and Youth Mental Health offices)
  
  
• Talking with your teenager about sex  (includes links to detailed information on sexually transmitted diseases, birth control, etc.).
  
  

Another great resource for parents is the  Here to Help website. It’s for anyone in B.C. concerned about issues around mental health and addictions. It includes personal stories and links to resources that can help.

 

 

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