Talk About It. Get the facts. Teach your child.
Stop misuse and addiction before it starts. Talking to your family about the dangers of opioids can cut their risk of future misuse in half. The Talk About It campaign gives parents the tools and resources they need to start vital conversations and protect their families.
The truth about prevention
50% reduction in potential for misuse of alcohol and other drugs in teens when they talk with their parents.1
80% of high school students report that their parents’ concerns, opinions, or expectations influence how likely they are to misuse substances.2
40% of teens are less likely to misuse substances when teens have excellent relationships with both parents.3
14% of 6th to 12th grade students have misused prescription drugs at least once in their lifetime4
1 NCADD
2 The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
3 Family Matters: Substance Abuse and The American Family
4 Missouri Student Survey, 2016
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