The HSE will launch the ‘Parent’s Matter’ webinar series on the 8th of March from 7:00 – 8:00pm. The initial webinar will target parents in the HSE CH09 Region – North Dublin.
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The aim of the series is to hold a number of events to help empower parents on delivering drug education and prevention within the home as families have the potential to act as a major protective force in the lives of children and adolescents.
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A series of topics will be covered relating to adolescence and development, substance use among teen and drug prevention and education.
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This online event will support parents to understand:
- The current drug and alcohol landscape, including the latest drug trends such as cannabis edibles and other substances of concern
- Their role in supporting healthy decision making by their children.
- The reasons why we seek to delay or avoid young people’s entry into the world of alcohol and drug use.
- The steps which parents can take to reduce the likelihood that their son or daughter develops a substance use problem.
- The HSE Adolescent Addiction Service’s experiences in working with young people.
- The information and support options for concerned parents in their local area.