Talking With Kids About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Parents and caregivers talking with kids can play a key role in influencing the way children make choices about alcohol and cannabis use. Don’t know where to start? The resources below may help guide your conversations.
Resources for Parents – Fact Sheets
- Prescription Opioids and Fentanyl – What Parents/Guardians and Caregivers Need to Know
- Opioids – What You and Your Friends Need to Know
- Cannabis – What Parents/Guardians and Caregivers Need to Know
- Over the Dose
- Know More About Opioids – A Virtual Tour
Resources for Parents – Conversation Guides
- Cannabis Talk Kit – Know How to Talk With Your Teen
- Strategies for Parents to Prevent or Delay Teen Substance Use
Looking for help for youth?
CAMH Youth Vaping, Substance Use, and Technology Dependence Service (YOUTH-VAST) program
Intended for youth (ages 12 to 21) across Ontario who are facing challenges related to vaping, substance use, and/or technology use.
- Individuals can refer directly to the program; no physician referral required.
- All services are offered for FREE.
- Services offered at an outpatient location in Toronto or virtually throughout all of Ontario
For more information or to refer to the program please visit: https://www.camh.ca/en/patients-and-families/programs-and-services/youth-vast
