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Talk with your child about NEVER taking a pill that’s not prescribed to them.

MONITOR your child’s texts and social media.

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Even if you don’t think your child is taking pills, talking with them could be the reason they never do.

Be sure to stress that these pills are being sold as percosets or other drugs with familiar names that do not seem so risky, however, they are counterfeit and contain fentanyl with 1 in 4 having a LETHAL DOSE of fentanyl.  Taking one of those will be the last thing they ever do.

Communication is KEY!

& here are some resources that can help

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Talk. They Hear You. App
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About the “Talk. They Hear You.” App

The app is designed to help parents and caregivers, educators, and communities:

  • Get Informed. Increase awareness about underage drinking and other drug use.

  • Be Prepared. Introduce skill-building techniques and share available resources and tools.

  • Take Action. Increase actions to help prevent underage drinking and other drug use.

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Watch this quick video to learn more about the app and see how it works:

SAMHSA’s 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. It shows them how to turn everyday situations into opportunities to talk with their children about alcohol and other drugs, and equips them with the necessary skills.

Awkward Conversations

A video series to help with  those awkward conversations with your child

Held off on conversations about substance abuse because it seems daunting or uncomfortable? This video series has some great ideas for how to navigate those awkward but important conversations.

Check out the YouTube series below as well as the Elks Drug Awareness website for more resources. 

Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3

Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3

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 – visit https://bit.ly/GetSmartAboutDrugs/ Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention https://bit.ly/GrowingUpDrugFree https://bit.ly/SeanAstinBookClub Never Thought I’d Say This w/ Jodie Sweetin https://bit.ly/NeverThoughtIdSayThis Watch Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1: https://youtu.be/Dp4rAGwXW90 Watch Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2: https://youtu.be/_rMD0SOjGWc For more information on ELKS DAP and what we stand for, visit https://bit.ly/ELKSDAP Twitter: https://bit.ly/twitter_elksdapn Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_elksdap Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube_elksdap To learn more about DEA and its contributions, visit https://www.dea.gov/contact-us/social-media-directory Instagram: https://bit.ly/instagram_deahq Twitter: https://bit.ly/twitterdeahq Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebookDEAHQ Youtube: https://bit.ly/ElksDrugAwarenessProgram Synopsis The conclusion to Awkward Conversations centers on how to responsibly navigate high school parties – a daunting reminder to parents that their child is growing up. Episode 3’s post-show wrap-up is hosted by Jodie Sweetin, known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House, and Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital. For our celebrity guests, this episode we welcome Sean Astin, an American actor, producer, and director. His acting roles include Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, and Daniel Ruettiger in the critically acclaimed hit, Rudy. We also welcome Andy Buckley, an American actor best known for his role as David Wallace on the NBC comedy series The Office from 2006 to 2013. Cast This web series stars American screen and stage actor David Dastmalchian, playing the role of the father. David is most recently known for his roles in Dune, The Suicide Squad, and Ant-Man. The mother, played by American actress Dinora Walcott, is known for her role in shows like NCIS, Scandal, and The Big Bang Theory. This episode features Seychelles Mizel, playing the role of the daughter, and Phoenix Nicholson, as the young son.
Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2

Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2

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 – visit https://bit.ly/GetSmartAboutDrugs One Pill Can Kill - Facts About Counterfeit Pills https://bit.ly/OnePill Growing Drug Takeback Day https://bit.ly/GrowingDrugTakeBackDay Drug Disposal Site Locator https://bit.ly/PublicDisposalLocation What Heroes Do Comic https://bit.ly/WhatHeroesDoPDF What Heroes Do Lesson Plan - https://bit.ly/WhatHeroesDoTeachersGuide Noramade - https://bit.ly/Noramadegoods Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention https://bit.ly/GrowingUpDrugFree Never Thought I’d Say This w/ Jodie Sweetin https://bit.ly/NeverThoughtIdSayThis Watch Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1: https://youtu.be/Dp4rAGwXW90 Watch Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3: https://youtu.be/KjQOPhl7RDE For more information on ELKS DAP and what we stand for, visit https://bit.ly/ELKSDAP Twitter: https://bit.ly/twitter_elksdapn Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_elksdap Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube_elksdap To learn more about DEA and its contributions, visit https://www.dea.gov/contact-us/social-media-directory Instagram: https://bit.ly/instagram_deahq Twitter: https://bit.ly/twitterdeahq Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebookDEAHQ Youtube: https://bit.ly/ElksDrugAwarenessProgram Synopsis The second episode of Awkward Conversations explores the physical and emotional toll that addiction takes on the well-being of high-functioning adults and their loved ones. Continue watching for the post-show wrap-up hosted by Jodie Sweetin, known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House. Jodie is joined by Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital. Episode 2’s post-show guest and celebrity parent is Dinora Walcott – who plays Mary (Mom) in “Awkward Conversations.” Cast This web series stars American screen and stage actor David Dastmalchian, playing the role of the father. David is most recently known for his roles in Dune, The Suicide Squad, and Ant-Man. The mother, played by actress Dinora Walcott, is known for her role in shows like NCIS, Scandal, and The Big Bang Theory. This episode, we welcome John Amos, playing the role of Grandpa. John is an American actor widely known for his role in Good Times, Die Hard 2, and Roots. This episode features Seychelles Mizel, playing the role of the daughter, and Phoenix Nicholson, as the young son.
Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1

Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1

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 – visit https://bit.ly/GetSmartAboutDrugs Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention https://bit.ly/GrowingUpDrugFree https://bit.ly/OnePill Signs of Drug Use https://bit.ly/SignsOfDrugUse Fanaddicts w/ Clare Kramer https://bit.ly/FanaddictsShow Never Thought I’d Say This w/ Jodie Sweetin https://bit.ly/NeverThoughtIdSayThis Elks Kid Zone https://bit.ly/elkskidszone Watch Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2: https://youtu.be/_rMD0SOjGWc Watch Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3: https://youtu.be/KjQOPhl7RDE For more information on ELKS DAP and what we stand for, visit https://bit.ly/ELKSDAP Twitter: https://bit.ly/twitter_elksdapn Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_elksdap Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube_elksdap To learn more about DEA and its contributions, visit https://www.dea.gov/contact-us/social-media-directory Instagram: https://bit.ly/instagram_deahq Twitter: https://bit.ly/twitterdeahq Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebookDEAHQ Youtube: https://bit.ly/ElksDrugAwarenessProgram Synopsis Parenting comes with all sorts of trials and tribulations – particularly when your child reaches their teenage years. In episode 1 of Awkward Conversations, the discussion between parents (The Suicide Squad's David Dastmalchian and NCIS's Dinora Walcott) and their daughter turns an innocent table-side conversation to one about drugs and its impact on young teens. Episode 1 ends with a post-show wrap-up featuring Jodie Sweetin, an American actress and television personality known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House. Jodie is joined by Content Expert Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital. Alongside Jodie and Amy, this episode welcomes celebrity parent, Clare Kramer, an American actress best known for her starring role as the big bad Glory in the 2000–2001 season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and for her role as Courtney in Bring It On. Cast This web series stars American screen and stage actor David Dastmalchian, playing the role of the father. David is most recently known for his roles in Dune, The Suicide Squad, and Ant-Man. The mother, played by American actress Dinora Walcott, is known for her role in shows like NCIS, Scandal, and The Big Bang Theory. This episode features Seychelles Mizel, playing the role of the daughter, and Phoenix Nicholson, as the young son.

Kids At Hope

There can be great value and power in adopting the Kids at Hope strategic cultural framework as part of the home environment. Kids at Hope is not another program; it is a belief system, supported by a cultural strategy and then enhanced by programs

Stand With Me,

Be Drug Free

A MatForce packet to encourage the power of making good choices and celebrating their decision to be drug free. 

Parent Talk Kit

This kit gives lots of ideas on how to start communicating, scripts on what to say, and guidance with answering the tough questions. This packet can help you keep the child in your life  drug-free.

Marijuana Talk Kit

Check out this kit to learn the facts, the potential risks, how to talk to your child about marijuana, and a script to get you started. This packet can be a great resource for starting an open dialogue about marijuana. 

SAHMSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit

This toolkit offers strategies to  communities for developing practices and policies to help prevent opioid-related overdoses and deaths. Access reports for community members, prescribers, patients and families, and those recovering from opioid overdose.

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