Substance Abuse Prevention
SAFE for Lake County
Talking To Kids About Drugs & Alcohol: 5 Conversation Tips
According to the results of the 2018 Indiana Youth Survey, students in Lake County, Indiana reported they tried alcohol for the first time between the ages of 10 and 11. By the same age, they had also misused prescription drugs. Data shows that you have a direct influence on their decisions.
Click here to learn 5 ways you can start the conversation.
SAMHSA New 'Talk. They Hear You." Campaign Mobile App for Parents and Caregivers
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) new "Talk. They Hear You." campaign mobile app helps parents and caregivers prepare for some of the most important conversations they may ever have with their kids. The app shows parents how to turn everyday situations into opportunities to talk with their kids about alcohol and other drugs. It also equips them with the necessary skills, confidence, and knowledge to start and continue these conversations as their kids get older. Read more about the app and download instructions here!
Family and Social Services Administration
Resource line where you can access appropriate mental health and substance abuse services in our area - with zero judgement
Vaping damages young people’s lungs as much as smoking, study suggests
Research challenges idea that vaping could be healthier alternative to smoking, say authors of research. Read more here! It’s no wonder a person becomes addicted to vaping so quickly with the amount of nicotine being ingested!
Indiana has several FREE resources for adults and students.
Additional information and resources:
*Contact the SRO officer at each school
*Vape Free Indiana
in.gov/vapefreeindiana
*Indiana High School Athletic Association and Indiana Department of Health partnership: