Substance abuse prevention begins at home, and parents play a critical role in shaping their children's attitudes and behaviors toward drugs and alcohol. Parents are the first and most influential educators in a child's life, and their guidance can have a lasting impact. It's essential for parents to take an active role in fostering a supportive and drug-free environment for their children.

As parents, we should engage in open and honest conversations about the risks of substance abuse, starting at an early age. By providing accurate information and setting clear expectations, we can help our children make informed choices. It's crucial to create an atmosphere where our kids feel comfortable discussing their concerns and seeking guidance when faced with peer pressure or difficult decisions.

• SAMSHA National Hotline Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

• Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Helpline

• Alcohol Fact Sheet

• New Mexico Law and Underage Drinking

• Marijuana Fact Sheet

• Opioids

• Vaping Prevention Resources

• Fact Sheet

• Talking to Your Child About Vaping

• 5 Things Parents Should Know About Vaping

Vaping cessation can be challenging, but there are various resources available to help individuals quit vaping. Remember, quitting vaping is a process that may involve setbacks. It's essential to be patient with yourself and seek professional help if needed. You don't have to go through the journey alone, and there are resources and support available to help you quit successfully.

Here are some resources and strategies to assist in the process:

“Bullying” means any repeated and pervasive written, verbal, or electronic expression, physical act or gesture, or a pattern thereof, that is intended to cause distress upon one or more students in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop, or school activities or sanctioned events.  Bullying includes but is not limited to, hazing, harassment, intimidation, or menacing acts of a student which may, but need not be based on the student’s race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation. NMAC 6.12.7.7

Violence is an urgent public health problem. From infants to the elderly, it affects people in all stages of life and can lead to a lifetime of physical, emotional, and economic problems.

• CYFD: 1-800-333-SAFE

• Navajo Nation: Shiprock Navajo Nation Dept. of Family Services (505)368-1185

• Say Something Brochure