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Vaping Products & Psychoactive Substances: What you should know as a parent

Key Takeaways from the Webinar:

Emerging Drug Trends: Stay informed about substances like HHC, a newly controlled drug related to cannabis.
Parental Support: Your role is crucial in guiding healthy decision-making.
Youth Development: Early prevention is key during critical developmental stages.
Cannabis-Related Risks: Understand the harms associated with cannabis-related substances.
Prevention Strategies: Practical steps to reduce the likelihood of substance use.
Support Services: Where to turn if you’re concerned about a young person’s drug use.

Useful resources for parents/ guardians:

Information about drugs can be found on drugs.ie, or follow our social media channels @drugs.ie
Parents Matter webinars and podcasts: www.drugs.ie/parents
HSE Resource: Alcohol and Drugs: A Parent’s Guide. Practical advice to help you communicate with your child about alcohol and other drugs.
Tobacco Free Ireland: gov.ie/tobacco-free-ireland

Information and support:

Find a local substance use support service for drugs.ie/services
The HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline offers confidential support Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm on 1800 459 459 or email helpline@hse.ie
Youth Work Ireland Youth Supports: https://www.youthworkireland.ie/
Foróige youth services www.foroige.ie/our-work/projects-services-and-programmes/local-youth-services
Your mental health.ie https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/
Order free resources on Health Promotion.ie https://www.healthpromotion.ie/product
KnowTheScore.info offers clear, non-judgmental information and support about drugs, including advice for young people, parents, and professionals. https://www.knowthescore.info/

Please submit your questions or comments to: drugs.ie@hse.ie.

Wellbeing support for Leaving Certificate students, parents and school staff

Amber Flag

Delighted to be awarded the AMBER flag for promoting positive mental health. The Pieta Amber Flag initiative enables schools to raise awareness of the stigmas which exist in their environments and the stressors on the mental and emotional well-being of those within them.