What can you do?!?

You have the power to help others, like your family and friends, by encouraging them not to do drugs.  If you know someone who is doing drugs, then there are ways you can help them too!


                                


What you can do to prevent drug use...!
-tell the facts and the truth about drugs
-talk to your friends, family, and adults you trust
-make a public announcement about your disapproval of drugs like a Facbook, Twitter, Instagram (etc...) account and encourage others to do the same
-find different ways to let others know about drug use and the negative effects
-take a risk! Do what you think is right in and out of school

Ways to help a friend you know who is using drugs...
-tell them the truth/facts about drugs and their negative effects
-don't stop being friends with someone who uses drugs but instead, help and encourage them to stop... be there for them during hard times with a positive attitude
-don't force them to stop but tell them nicely what you think and why
-it will be hard to stand up to a friend but know that you are dealing with a life or death situation

If you are taking drugs...

-PLEASE STOP! Everyone in this world is important and you need to know that people love you!
-understand the consequences of your choices and how it can affect your future
-talk to a friend about what you are doing and ask them for their help... they can really help
-talk to an adult that you can really trust... know that they will always be there to help out
-think ahead 20 years from now if you keep taking drugs, Where will you be and how would your health be?
-look help by looking at the drug rehabs/center around where you live so you can have a better life

Websites that will help you make a difference! You can also find other websites online for help :)
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/drugabuse/article12.html
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/real-teens-ask-how-can-i-help-my-friend
http://www.hazelden.org/web/public/whatcanisay.page