Parent Pledge
A recent report from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University identifies teen substance abuse as America’s number one public health problem.
Take quick and decisive action to protect your teen against the dangers of alcohol and drugs by signing a Parent Pledge. Research shows that if teens hear a “don’t use” message from their parents, they are 42 percent less likely to try alcohol and other drugs. Signing a Parent Pledge sends a clear “don’t use” message to your teen.
Parents throughout Placer County are also protecting their teens from the dangers of alcohol and drugs by taking a STAND. Take a STAND. by following these five easy steps:
S ECURE prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and alcohol throughout your household.
T ALK with your teen about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, and agree to consequences for use.
A SSURE alcohol and other drugs will not be available at parties your teen will be attending.
N ETWORK with other teen parents.
D RUG test your teen
Responsible Host Lookup
Responsible Hosts have made the commitment to:
- Not allow underage drug or alcohol use in their home
- Actively chaperone youth gatherings at their residence
- Welcome any parent or guardian of a teen attending a party at their home to call and check on party details, times, supervision, and other concerns
Search this countywide database to see if a residence is participating as a Responsible Host. You can search this database by phone number and/or address.
Parents are encourage to always call the hosting parent(s) to verify the occasion, location, and the presence of adult supervision.
