Written by: Ashley Jetton, District Registered Nurse [NEW] Thursday, March 25, 2021, 11:00am or 5:30pm Parenting is HARD: Build a More Positive and Connected Relationship with Your Teen REGISTER or contact Margarita Balderrama: [email protected] Twelve Talks with Teens: Jeffco data shows that many teens don't have an adult to go to when they need to talk. Be that adult for a teen in your life with these free resources. Click here for topics and resources: www.twelvetalks.com. For resources on talking to your teen about Coronavirus: https://www.twelvetalks.com/covid-19 March Talk Focus: Prescription Drugs Youth from Jefferson County report that sharing prescriptions happens, but is less common than other forms of substance misuse. Adults can protect teens by restricting teen access to both the teen’s own medications and others’ medications — and then safely disposing of unneeded medication. They can also protect them by having open conversations about this topic. One way to start could be a question such as: “What would make someone take someone else’s prescription drugs?” Comments are closed.
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