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Red Ribbon Week "Talking Tips" - Continue the Conversations!

You've seen the red ribbons around the community and at school. Perhaps your child has asked about their significance. Use this opportunity to talk to your child, in an age appropriate way, about why drugs are dangerous and why you want your kids to remain alcohol and drug-free. Share your values! Parents are the most powerful influence in their children's lives! For age appropriate "talking tips"... Click Here Or download LEAD's Brochure Let the Conversations Begin!

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DVD ON UNDERAGE DRINKING GETS PARENTS & TEENS TALKING

Award-winning Our Stories DVD offers personal stories about the risks of teen alcohol use, and gets conversations started!Learn more & ORDER the DVD.

THINK UNDERAGE DRINKING DOESN'T AFFECT A TEEN'S BRAIN? THINK AGAIN.

New research shows memory, learning and impulse control can be impaired seriously. The risk of addiction goes up dramatically. Parents, talk to your kids, set clear rules, and get the complete story in English or Spanish (reprints at LEAD’s office).

The DVD and News Story were created by the SpeakUp! Prevention Coalition. Click on the logo above for more information.