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IT'S A FACT: TOGETHER, WE CAN REDUCE SUBSTANCE
ABUSE AMONG OUR STUDENTS
Teachers, too, have a role to play by educating
students about the risks of substance abuse. Parents are the most
important role models any child can have. Research shows that children
usually choose not to use drugs because they don't want to disappoint
their parents.
WHAT THE ANN ARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT IS DOING
ABOUT DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE
Because any illegal drug use by students
is unacceptable, the goal of the Ann Arbor Public Schools is to
help create a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports
academic achievement for all of our children. For more information
about school policies, refer to the Rights and Responsibilities
Handbook/Controlled Substances, available on-line at www.a2schools.org/aaps.forparents
HOW YOU CAN GET THE FACTS
One of the best resources available is a Substance
Abuse Prevention Guide for Parents, published by the Ann Arbor Public
Schools.
THE HANDBOOK CONTAINS USEFUL ADVICE ON:
- How to communicate with children
- How to function as a positive role model
- What to do if a child is using alcohol or other
drugs
- How to distinguish normal adolescent behavior
from emotional problems and substance abuse
Plus information on:
- Local organizations that offer counseling and
other forms of support for substance abuse problems
- Adolescent substance abuse treatment options
- Crisis hotlines and other emergency services
- Community-based support groups for youth and
families
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