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Resources for Parents of Adolescents


 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a free, high-quality CD, “The Teen Years: A Road Map for Parents,” that provides expert advice on adolescence and guidance to help teens through this transitional time.

For more information, visit http://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=17459

SAMHSA is also offering a free booklet, “Keeping Your Kids Drug Free: A Family Guide,” to help parents keep their kids away from marijuana and other illicit drugs. It also is available in versions tailored for the Hispanic and African-American communities.

For more information, visit http://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=17293

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