LAS VEGAS, NV — The FOUNDATION FOR RECOVERY (FFR) has announced that it is providing a free, come-to-you, hour-long training program for parents, educators and other adults who care about keeping kids drug free. With content provided through The Partnership for a Drug Free America, this “Parents You Matter” program – geared toward groups of 6 to 40 adults – provides valuable insight into why kids use alcohol and drugs, how parents can communicate with kids about this vital topic, and the steps to take if parents suspect or know their kids are using.
“We know that the average age of first use [of alcohol or drugs] is 13,” said FFR Community Relations Manager, Heidi Gustafson. “We also know that parents matter in helping prevent the use of drugs and alcohol, accessing addiction treatment, and giving kids viable choices,” she added.
As the Nevada affiliate of The Partnership for a Drug Free America, FFR is authorized to localize and present The Partnership’s research and prescribed approach to preventing and dealing with drug and alcohol use amongst kids. The Partnership has trained local presenters and, according to Gustafson, “the content is dynamic, informative and incredibly valuable.”
“Wherever there are six or more interested adults, we are happy to bring our presentation and materials to ensure that as many people as possible in the community are empowered by this information,” Gustafson said.
FFR recommends holding the presentations during lunch hours and scheduling as far in advance as possible to ensure the availability of presenters.
According to Gustafson, the sense of urgency for FFR is driven by published Partnership statistics such as:
Every day 4,000 teens in America try an illicit drug for the first time
Clark County ranks third in the U.S. for prescription drug overdoses
60% of teens who have abused painkillers started use prior to age 15
Those interested in scheduling a Parents You Matter presentation can check out the content at http://www.slideboom.com/slidelogs/parentsyoumatter and call Marla Bube at 702-257-8199.
