Intervention eBook: What To Do If Your Child Is Drinking Or Using Drugs

- Book/Manual
- Community Resource
This guide aims to answers parents’ most pressing questions about speaking with a child about his or her drug or alcohol use. It provides information on what a drug or alcohol intervention is, how to know for sure if your child is using, how to prepare for talking to your child and insight on what to do if you child needs professional help.
If you are concerned about your child’s substance use, trust your gut. Additional resources that provide guidance on communicating with your child about their substance use include Parent CRAFT and 20 Minute Guide.
How To Use
Download and save this guide as a PDF so you can refer back to it as needed.
Who Should Use
Any parent that is interested in learning more about how to get involved if they think their child is using drugs or alcohol, including parents of young adolescents (12-16); and parents of older teens/young adults (17-25).
Community Resource
This resource was created by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids with insight from experienced therapists, parents, authors and professors.
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids helps families understand the ever-changing drug landscape, learn how to effectively communicate with teens, and provides direct support to parents dealing with a child’s drug use.