This PDF resource is designed for parents and caregivers who want to support young people in a caring, informed, and practical way when it comes to alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, and other substances. Grounded in current research, it offers clear, actionable key messages to help prevent or reduce substance-related harms while strengthening positive family relationships.
The resource highlights the importance of warm and trusting relationships, early and ongoing conversations, and the influential role adults play as role models. It also shares practical strategies such as setting clear and consistent rules, staying involved in young people’s lives, and building on their strengths and interests.
Accessible and easy to apply in everyday life, this resource acknowledges the diversity of family, cultural, and community contexts. Its goal is to empower parents and caregivers to respond with confidence, compassion, and consistency, while supporting the healthy development and well-being of young people.