How to talk to teenagers about drugs

[TarnRodgers]

Hi all,

I volunteer for an organisation called Drugsand.me and we run workshops for parents of teenagers who are wondering how to speak to their kids about drugs.

I grew up in E Dulwich myself and from my experience growing up in London I was exposed to drugs like cigarettes, weed and alcohol much earlier than might have been the case had I grown up outside of the city. Luckily I had an open and honest relationship with my parents which meant that I could talk to them about these experiences and navigate a safe path through this difficult landscape. This event focuses specifically on techniques and ways of talking to young people, so as to open a dialogue and empower them to make informed and educated decisions.

The event is only ?7 for a two hour workshop so is really good value for money!

Link to the event is below, please let me know if you have any questions. [email protected].

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-drugs-tickets-44284634534

[womanofdulwich]

I think you might be surprised at how early teenagers are exposed to the same in the countryside.

[TarnRodgers]

I'm sure you're right! I just can't compare having not had that kind of upbringing.

[Chick]

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[adamwalker2019]

You are definitely right, it's a big problem nowadays

[KidKruger]

What WoD said !

From what I?ve seen it?s equally prevalent.

[malumbu]

From my experience late teenagers may well know more than there parents. It is good what you are doing but I would not make out this is a London or city problem. There are loads of good infographics on the net - this one shows high use of speed in Wales, vs e in London https://www.indy100.com/article/the-map-of-england-and-wales-by-drug-of-preference--bkeS7SJxxvZ

Cannabis use highest in the West Country https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/749806/Drug-use-UK-West-country-cannabis-capital-London-cocaine-ecstasy

Although this one suggests coke is the choice of the big Cities: https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/drugs-map-uk-reveals-plymouths-1093147

Thanks for distracting me from politics. I wonder what was said in the Queens Speech about tackling drug use. Oh no, I've relapsed. Give me some mind altering chemicals now.

[ianr]

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