Mini Series 9 - You Can Prevent Addiction

Busting Addiction and Its Myths

It’s never too late to act, whether your loved one is now at the stage where an intervention is necessary, or you have a younger child who might fall prey to an addictive disorder and want to keep that kid safe. But you are not sure how.
Shatterproof is an organisation 100% dedicated to preventing addiction, providing greater access to treatment, and educating the public and public officials on the nature of addiction.
One of their initiatives is called “Building Youth Resiliency”. The purpose of the program is stated as: “Parents and communities can help young people develop the self-esteem and decision-making skills needed to avoid substance use.”
They created a resource kit called “A Parents Guide to Raising Resilient Kids” and in its 36 panels, it contains some sterling advice for parents who rightfully fear the risk of their beautiful child falling prey to drug use.
The evidence is overwhelming that kids as young as ten are exposed to and experiment with street drugs.
These days, with deadly fentanyl on the loose on the street, in your local coffee shop or at the convenience store, parents must be vigilant yet give their children the freedom they deserve to grow without undue restrictions. They need to raise kids who are resilient.