Parents and Families

• NSW Government
• Australia
• International

NSW Government 

NSW Health

• Drug Smart Z-card
  A drug and alcohol information card aimed at young people, dispelling myths and providing accurate information on some of the drugs that young people may encounter.
• Family Matters: How to approach drug issues with your family
  This booklet includes information about the risks of drug and alcohol abuse, specific drugs (cannabis, ecstasy and amphetamines), tips for talking with your family about drugs and contact details for services offering further information and help.
• Di@yll - Drug Information @ Your Local Library
  The di@yll project is a joint initiative of NSW Health and the State Library of NSW to provide better access to current and credible drug and alcohol information through local libraries. It includes drug and alcohol resources, in hard copy and online, accredited by drug and alcohol experts and library staff.
• Families and Friends affected by the drug or alcohol use of someone else
  This booklet contains information about how to look after yourself and support your family. It also gives you the facts about drug and alcohol use and drug dependence, and treatment options available to the drug affected person. Information about where to go for more support and help is also included. It's common for families and friends affected by the alcohol or other drug use of someone close to go through a lot of stress and times when it's hard to cope. 2004
• NSW Health - Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Guidelines
  These guidelines address recommendations from the Child Death Review Team and the NSW Pregnancy and Newborn Services Network to improve the health outcomes for opioid-dependent pregnant women, mothers and their newborn infants, and their families.
• Parents talking to teenagers about drugs
  A booklet to guide parents when talking about drugs with teenagers.
• What's the Problem? Where do I get help
  This booklet is designed to help parents work out what the real problem is in a particular situation and find a way to deal with it.
• Teenagers talking to parents about drugs
  A booklet to guide teenagers when talking to parents about drugs.
• Are you worried about someone else's drug problem
  Information for people who are effected by the behaviour of someone who is using drugs.

NSW Department of Education (DET) : Drug Education
A summary of drug education in NSW government primary and secondary schools.

NSW Department of Community Services (DOCS): Teenagers and drugs: find out the facts
Information about drugs that is aimed at parents

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Australia

Children, Youth and Women's Health Service: Parents on drugs
Directions for parents who are taking drugs as it can mean risks to the health and well-being of their children.

Druginfo Clearinghouse

• Parent Information
  This takes you to the Parent page of the ADF website. It aims to provide parents with the latest information about young people and drug use.
• What is Drug Prevention - for Parents
  A factsheet that aims to help parents understand the different approaches to drug prevention. June 2002  

Family Drug Support
This organisation aims to assist families throughout Australia to deal with drug issues in a way that strengthens relationships and achieves positive outcomes.

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) : The Role of Families in the Development, Identification, Prevention and Treatment of Illicit Drug Problems
This review provides a useful overview that identifies the early intervention and treatment of illicit drug use. In addition, it provides insights into service and policy development that are of particular significance in the Australian context. This work was funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council under the National Illicit Drug Strategy and was managed by the Australian Institute of Family Studies. 2001

Northern Territory Government

• Drugs and Your Parents...what every child need to know
  These cover just some of the symptoms of parents who are experiencing concerns about teenage drug use.
• Guide for parents
  A guide booklet designed to provide parents and care givers with practical information on the use of alcohol and other drugs by young people, as well as realistic suggestions for handling the situation.

Victoria: Involving families in alcohol and drug treatment
A report about drug treatment and families. July 2000

The Salvation Army: Dangers of Drugs
A booklet about the dangers of alcohol abuse and using illicit drugs such as ecstasy. the booklet targets teenagers and parents and is designed to generate awareness regarding the dangers of illicit drugs and alcohol. 2004

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International

American Council for Drug Education (ACDE) : Facts for parents
Information for parents, family members and other caregivers.

HBO - Addiction: The Addiction Project is produced by HBO in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

Joseph Rowntree Foundation: Drugs in the family: The impact on parents and siblings
An exploration of the impact which one son or daughter with a drug problem can have on the rest of the family. The impact of a family member’s drug problem on the rest of the family has received scant attention to date. This report provides insights into the experiences and problems such families face. 2005

National Institute of Drug and Alcohol (NIDA)

• Information for Parents and Teachers
  This is the Parents and Teachers section of the NIDA website. Here you will find valuable materials to help you better discuss the effects of drug abuse on the brain with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Preventing Drug Use Among Children & Adolescents: A research-based guide for parents, educators and community leaders
  These prevention principles have emerged from research studies funded by NIDA on the origins of drug abuse behaviors and the common elements found in research on effective prevention programs.Parents,educators, and community leaders can use these principles to help guide their thinking,planning,selection,and delivery of drug abuse prevention programs at the community level. October 2003 (687Kb pdf file)

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) : Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free
A how-to guide for parents and caregivers.

Parents: The Anti-Drug
Online drug prevention resources for parents. It is from the USA and is presented in Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Scottish Government: Supporting families and carers of drug users
This guide provides a framework for measuring the success of services provided to families and
carers of drug users.It is aimed at anyone involved in commissioning, planning, developing, providing and evaluating services to support families and carers.

UK Department of Health: A parent’s guide to drugs & alcohol
This leaflet should be useful not only for parents, but for anyone who needs a summary of information on the risks of drug misuse.

US Department of Justice:Family skills training for parents and children.
A bulletin put out by the The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) as part of their Family Strengthening Series aimed at drug abuse prevention.

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