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LETS TALK ABOUT DRUGS
“Let’s talk about drugs” underlines the need for children, families, teachers and communities to talk about drug abuse, admit that it is a problem, and take responsibility for doing something about it.

“Let’s talk about drugs”
 The campaign encourages parents, grandparents, other relatives, teachers, etc. to talk to children and young people about the dangers of drug use and to get them more involved in open discussions about drugs.

• Be informed- Be prepared to discuss drug issues openly and honestly.

• Set a good example- Remember that you are your child’s most important role model and  he or she pays attention to what you say and do.

• Get involved, communicate- It is important to be involved and take an active interest in what is going in your child’s life. If you talk to them regularly about school and friends, it will not be difficult to discuss more sensitive issues like drugs.

• Be a good listener- Let your children know that they can always come to you with their problems.
If your children can trust you and talk to you, they are less likely to make bad decisions.

• Be aware- Everybody wants to think that their child is unlikely to take drugs, but the reality is that nobody is beyond it.

SIGNS TO WATCH FOR IN YOUR CHILDREN:

• Change in friends

• Unexplainable withdrawal, isolation, depression

• Loss of interest in hobbies and sports

• Change in sleeping and eating habits

• Lack of interest in appearance

• Drop in academic performance

• Deteriorating relationships with family and friends

• Hostility and lack of cooperation

• Aggressive, rebellious behavior

• Red eyes, runny nose unrelated to cold or allergies

• An unexplained need for money