Presentation at the Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling & Substance Abuse, 6/26/13. Presenter: Julie Hynes, MA, CPS.

1. “how-to” for a
common-sense
campaign
Julie Hynes, MA, CPS
MCPGSA | June 26, 2013 | Kansas City, MO

2. CAMPAIGN objectives
1. INCREASE PARENTAL AWARENESS of home
environmental conditions that could increase the
risks of teen substance use, suicide, problem
gambling and other problem behaviors
2. PROVIDE METHOD TO ENGAGE PARENTS in
acknowledging these areas, knowing that many do
not feel their teen is at risk
3. PROVIDE EASY TO DISSEMINATE RESOURCES
to schools, social service agencies and other
programs serving parents

3. Our Request
We like to share. And…sometimes people steal
stuff and use it as “theirs.” Not you, but the
guy who borrowed from the guy who
borrowed from you. We’re not snobs but we
worked hard on this. Please cite material when
possible as:
The Teen-Proof Your Home is a campaign of the
Lane County Prevention Program, Lane County
Public Health. www.preventionlane.org

4. At the conference we discussed many ways this
can be modified. Sometimes it can be split in
two (particularly the depression piece, which
would benefit greatly from its own talk – like
QPR).
Arguably all of these points (and more) would
get their own time.But we know how busy
parents are 

5. Modify
as you need to______


6. “TEEN-PROOF”
What it is:
– 10 Tips: BASICS on various risky
behaviors in ‘tweens and teens
– Helpful printed & web resources
What it isn’t:
– All of the answers
– One-size fits all approach

7. are the #1 influence
in your teen’s life.
Image source: http://www.abc.virginia.gov/Education/underagedrinking/UnderAgeDrinking.pdf
Know that

12. Impulse control
Decision making
Memory

13. Image source: fanpop.com

14. The PREFRONTAL
CORTEX is the
LAST PART to
develop.
years old!
The brain
is still
developing
until

17. ALCOHOL is the #1 drug
used by youth
Source: Student Wellness Survey 2012
11th Grade Students – Past 30 Day Use
8th Grade Students – Past 30 Day Use

18. Understand
ALCOHOL.

19. What’s a
“standard”
serving of alcohol?

21. Most teens who drink do it at
their homes or peers’ homes.
Youth who drink are 8 times
more likely to smoke
cigarettes and 10 times more
likely to smoke marijuana.
Even occasional heavy
drinking injures young
brains.

22. Alcohol Dependence
Based on
age that
drinking
starts

23. Prescriptions
Misused by more teens than any illicit drug
except marijuana.
•Monitor & lock them up.
•Buy only what you need.
•Dispose unused meds.

24. Marijuana
“But it’s natural!”
• Perceptions
• Potency

25. Some effects of
marijuana
• Impact on learning and memory
• Heart problems
• Lung cancer
• Mental illness
• Addiction

27. high of choice
6-12 year olds
availability

28. • Keep track of your household
products.
• Watch for warning signs.
• Educate on no mixing – some
ingredients produce deadly fumes.

29. • One teen in every classroom (4-6%) already
has problems with gambling
• Online most popular with young people
• Related with other problem behaviors…

30. • Keep computer use in open area.
Consider restricting mobile browsing
hours or plan.
• Cell phone: Activate GPS.
• YOU are the parent. It is your right.

31. Monitor, monitor, monitor.
• Sites – gambling, parties, “how-to” videos, etc.
• Social media accounts.

32. Check privacy settings so their
identifying info isn’t available
to outsiders, even “friends of
friends.”
Insist on access to their pages.

33. to your
advantage.
Remember what we talked
about with drinking. Zero.
 xo
Be home by 11. Have fun
& text if you need a ride.
Yep got it
ok thanks mom
Jordan
10:49PM
5:11PM

34. 2/3 of all teen suicides
involve guns

35. • If possible, remove
• Store in LOCKED cabinet
• Store UNLOADED & keep
ammo separated
• Use trigger LOCK

37. • Suicide is the second-leading cause of
death among 15-25 year old Oregonians.
• Psychological issues & substance abuse
are the biggest factors.
http://public.health.oregon.gov/DiseasesConditions/InjuryFatalityData/Documents/Suicide,%20Suicide%20Attempts,%20and%20Ideation%20among%20Adolescents%20in%20Oregon.pdf

39. THE TAKE-HOMESUMMING things up

40. You are the parent.

42. Although you can’t
“teen-proof” your teen…
• You can set clear
limits/communicate expectations.
• You can be consistent.
• You can communicating with your
teen, staying engaged.

43. Ask & Listen
• Ask
– Who
– Where
– What
– When
• Listen
– Without
judging
– Allow venting

44. Remember what we talked
about with drinking. Zero.
 xo
Be home by 11. Have fun
& text if you need a ride.
Yep got it
ok thanks mom
Jordan
10:49PM
5:11PM

45. Monitor & Act
• Set a good example.
• Pay attention to clues: restless,
withdrawal, lack of interest, different
friends, etc.
• INTERVENE if you see warning signs.
(Get intervention tips:
www.drugfree.org/intervene)

46. TEENS are
LOOKING
you..

47. are the #1 INFLUENCE
in your teen’s life!!
Image source: http://www.abc.virginia.gov/Education/underagedrinking/UnderAgeDrinking.pdf

48. preventionlane
Other teen-proof tips & more at:
preventionlane preventionlane
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