Host Jodie Sweetin is joined by Amy McCarthy, Dr. Aida Balsano, Special Assistant to the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention and Robert Vincent, Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Ultimately our goal is to help parents have “The Talk” if it hasn’t happened yet, then let’s be prepared…if it has, how did it go? If you screwed it up, no worries. Let’s figure out how to get it right. But, on the other hand, if you feel it went well, take this as a reminder that the talk is not a one-off, let’s figure out what’s next in this consent battle to keep those we love more than life itself safe!
Today our panel discusses the consequences of substance abuse. Learn why explaining the “why” is essential when talking to your child.
Resources:
Resources for parents, educators, and caregivers wanting to learn more about how to effectively keep an open dialogue with children about drug use, signs of use, and more: https://bit.ly/3zYIvHp
Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent’s Guide to Substance Use Prevention: https://bit.ly/3JWOpNK
One Pill Could Kill: https://bit.ly/OnePill
Never Thought I’d Say This Podcast with Jodie Sweetin: https://bit.ly/3C8tDJ1
Let’s Talk About it! Podcast with Greg Grunberg: https://bit.ly/3bU09En
About Elks
As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation’s largest all volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation’s first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people!
About DEA The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA is tasked with enforcing the controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective anti drug organization in the world, with 239 domestic locations and 91 foreign offices in 68 countries.
Watch Awkward Conversations Season 1 the series:
Awkward Breakfast Conversations – Ep. 1: https://bit.ly/3SWu7bd
Awkward Lunch Conversations – Ep. 2: https://bit.ly/3QNfK7u
Awkward Dinner Conversations – Ep. 3: https://bit.ly/3dy7cCO
Elks Drug Awareness Program Website: https://bit.ly/3QvuTKM
Elks DAP on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Aoe4vy
Elks DAP on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3dyK9YP
Elks DAP on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3AoBEsb
DEA Website: https://bit.ly/3PlwjpX
DEA on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zW8W0p
DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3w61NJA)
DEA YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3bXuwJO)
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