Parents

Parents — Protect Youth from Alcohol and Other Drugs

Most of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health resources can be downloaded, and many are available in Spanish and other languages. All of the materials are free of charge. Please click on the titles below to download or order.

For Parents of Youth in Elementary School

Preventing Substance Use Starts at Home: Safeguarding Your Children
Preventing Substance Use Starts at Home: Safeguarding Your Children
Daddy Used to Be Sick and He Is Much Better Now Booklet
Daddy Used to Be Sick and He Is Much Better Now Booklet
A Parent's Guide: Preventing Inhalant Abuse Among Children And Teens
A Parent's Guide: Preventing Inhalant Abuse Among Children And Teens
Preparing Your Young Children for a Healthy Drug-Free Future
Preparing Your Young Children for a Healthy Drug-Free Future

For Parents of Youth in Middle School

Preventing Substance Use Starts at Home: Safeguarding Your Children
Preventing Substance Use Starts at Home: Safeguarding Your Children
A Parent's Guide: Preventing Inhalant Abuse Among Children And Teens
A Parent's Guide: Preventing Inhalant Abuse Among Children And Teens
Inhalants Poison Your Body
Inhalants Poison Your Body
Prescription Opioid Misuse Prevention Brochure
Prescription Opioid Misuse Prevention Brochure
Protecting Others and Protecting Treatment
Protecting Others and Protecting Treatment
Preventing Underage Drinking... Priceless
Preventing Underage Drinking... Priceless

For Parents of Youth in High School

7 Ways to Protect Your Teen from Alcohol and Other Drugs
7 Ways to Protect Your Teen from Alcohol and Other Drugs
Choose to Keep Your Freedom
Choose to Keep Your Freedom
A Parent's Guide: Preventing Inhalant Abuse Among Children And Teens
A Parent's Guide: Preventing Inhalant Abuse Among Children And Teens
Prescription Opioid Misuse Prevention Brochure
Prescription Opioid Misuse Prevention Brochure
Protecting Others and Protecting Treatment
Protecting Others and Protecting Treatment
Preventing Underage Drinking... Priceless
Preventing Underage Drinking... Priceless

For Parents of Youth Who Have Issues with Alcohol or Other Drugs

Alcohol and Other Drugs: Is Your Teen Using?
Alcohol and Other Drugs: Is Your Teen Using?
Hope is Here Helpline (Youth Services) Wallet Card
Hope is Here Helpline (Youth Services) Wallet Card
A Quick Guide to Substance Use Services for Young People
A Quick Guide to Substance Use Services for Young People

For Adults Who Work With Children

Youth-Serving Professionals Can Help Prevent Inhalant Use
Youth-Serving Professionals Can Help Prevent Inhalant Use
For Adults Who Work With Children: Preparing Young Children For A Healthy Drug-Free Future
For Adults Who Work With Children: Preparing Young Children For A Healthy Drug-Free Future

For Native American Communities

Stories and Poems for Northeastern Native Tribal Families from A Circle Tied to Mother Earth
Stories and Poems for Northeastern Native Tribal Families from A Circle Tied to Mother Earth
Coming Home - Preventing Alcohol and Drug Use Among Native American Teens Booklet
Coming Home - Preventing Alcohol and Drug Use Among Native American Teens Booklet

Resources About Working With Your Community

Local Media Relations Resource Kit for Alcohol Compliance Checks and Substance Abuse Prevention
Local Media Relations Resource Kit for Alcohol Compliance Checks and Substance Abuse Prevention
How Can A Few Cents Protect Our Kids?
How Can A Few Cents Protect Our Kids?
How Alcohol Advertising Affects Our Youth
How Alcohol Advertising Affects Our Youth
Opioid Misuse Prevention: Student Athletes Fact Sheet Packet
Opioid Misuse Prevention: Student Athletes Fact Sheet Packet