Talking About Drugs
Length of course: 2 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: children of all ages
About the course - Talking about drugs
Who it for?
Talking about drugs is for parents and carers who want to talk to their children about drugs but don’t know where to begin. This is not a drug prevention course which will ‘drug proof’ kids, however it does give parents and carers the confidence and information they need to open lines of communication with their children around drug issues. This course is not intended for parents who need support to cope with their children’s existing drug problems.
How long does it last?
The course runs as 2 hour sessions spread over 2 weeks.
What does it cover?
Talking about drugs is a harm reduction course which encourages parents to:
- Reflect on their own attitudes to drugs.
- Understand the range of drugs available to young people.
- Explore the reasons why young people experiment with drugs.
- Practice how to talk to children and young people about drugs.
What is the benefit of “Talking about drugs”?
Talking about drugs gives parents the knowledge and skills to initiate discussions about drug issues with children. The whole family is better informed about the issues and more able to openly discuss them together.
" .. Sure I knew there would be issues to deal with but I just never realised how many! I was embarrassed at first talking about things but when I got into it, I found out lots of the issues were really mine, not hers. With so much information all around it’s just about confidence and approach.. we can have a laugh about lots of the things I thought I’d never be able to broach with her.."
Sam, step-daughter 15, sons aged 24 and 26
