PEARL RIVER PARENT CONNECTION
A newsletter brought to you by PRSD School Social Workers
Norma Canals and Natalie Cervantes-Libassi
It’s never too early to start talking about substance abuse with kids and it may be easier than you think! Here are some helpful articles on how and when to have these crucial conversations:
NYS Talk 2 Prevent: Talk 2 Prevent Conversation Starters
Parents.com: Age-by-Age Guide to Discussing Drugs & Alcohol
Addiction is Real: Talking About Drugs with Kids Grades 6-10
PEARL RIVER PARENT CONNECTION
Juuling: Get the Facts
JUUL (pronounced “jewel”) is a brand of e-cigarette made by JUUL Labs Inc. The devices have become very popular in recent years, especially among young people. Using a JUUL, also called “Juuling,” can put kids’ health at risk in several ways. Here are some youth-based websites for parents to view more information:
HealthyChildren.org: Juuling: Get the Facts
Healthline.com: Juuling: the Addictive New Vaping Trend Teens Are Hiding
Rockland County has several organizations whose focus is on substance abuse. Please feel free to reach out to these groups for assistance in supporting your child:
Rockland Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug dependence, Inc. (RCADD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides FREE and CONFIDENTIAL assessment and referral to treatment for individuals and families affected by family diseases of addiction to alcohol and other drugs. http://www.rcadd.org/
Community Awareness Network For A Drug-Free Life And Environment, Inc. (CANDLE) was founded as a non-profit organization in 1982. Its mission is to prevent substance abuse and violence among youth. CANDLE's goal is to improve the health and climate of our schools and our communities by providing prevention education and resistance strategies to youth and their adult allies, and support programs for young people at risk. http://www.candlerockland.org/
Al-Anon Family Groups provides strength and hope for families and friends of problem drinkers. http://al-anon.alateen.org/
Norma Canals, LMSW Natalie Cervantes-Libassi, LMSW PRHS and PRMS Evans Park, Franklin Ave., Lincoln Ave.
cancelsn@pearlriver.org cervantes-libassin@pearlriver.org