Tips for Teens

For tips on… how to party safely by avoiding:

  • Prescription drug misuse/abuse
  • Binge drinking
  • Drunk driving
  • Unprotected sex
  • Drug overdose
  • Drink spiking
  • Sexual assault
  • Gatecrashing
  • Fighting
  • Injury
  • Getting arrested

Visit: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Partying_safely_tips_for_teenagers

Tips to avoid driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol

  • Stay smart and speak up. Remember that the effects of drugs and alcohol last for hours. Even if your friends haven’t had a drink in a while, it could still be dangerous for them to drive. If you are in a healthy state of mind and have your driver’s license with you, ask for the keys and get the group home safely.
  • Find another ride. Try to find sober friends to give you a lift.
  • Call someone to pick you up. Okay, so you might not want to call Mom or Dad to get you from a party, but chances are they’ll be happier that you called them rather than put yourself in a dangerous situation. You could also call another family member or trusted adult.
  • Crash at the host’s house. If possible, wait it out until morning and stay put. Just make sure to let someone know where you are and that you are safe.
  • The BEST advice: Plan ahead. If you know people will be drinking, pick a designated driver before you head out. Better yet, throw your own booze and drug free bash

For more ideas visit: http://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/know-the-scene-4-tips-to-avoid-drinking-drugs-and-driving/

Tips to Be SMARxT!

  • Only use prescription( Rx) or over the counter (OTC) medications as directed by your medical professional.
  • Never share your medications.
  • Dismiss the pressure! If it seems that “everyone else” is abusing Rx and OTC drugs, they’re not.
  • In terms of abuse, prescription drugs are not safe alternatives to street drugs.
  • Addiction can occur just as easily with Rx drugs as it does with street drugs.
  • Possessing a Rx drug without a prescription is illegal and a felony offense (punishable by jail time).