What We Know
- Dane County is part of the federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program because there is evidence of significant drug production, manufacturing, importation, or distribution.
- In Wisconsin and Dane County, most users of meth, cocaine and heroin are adults.
- Contamination of THC products with street drugs, especially Fentanyl, is a serious concern.
How We Can Help
- Talk with your youth about the dangers of drug use. Here are some tips for getting the conversation started.
- Decide if you need to have Narcan or fentanyl test strips available. Sun Prairie Wellness Coalition can help you get trained and equipped to use Narcan. Check our our Resources page to learn more.
- Be a good role model. If you use illegal drugs, consider finding help to reduce or end your use.
Resources
These resources can help parents learn about current trends in marijuana use and how to talk with your youth about marijuana use.
How to Talk About Marijuana: Quick tips on preparing to have a conversation about cannabis use with your teen. drugfree.org/marijuana-talk-kit
Parent Resource Guide: Created by statewide prevention partners NEWAHEC and AWY, this guide includes information from state and national resources about a variety of topics. Download the guide or view the guide as a flip book.
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Dead on Arrival
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The Incident
Keeping kids safe from underage use of alcohol and other drugs is a concern for parents, and school professionals can help by observing and communicating with kids. Parents are encouraged to talk with their children early on and frequently with the help of a student assistance professional in this public service announcement from SAMHSA's "Talk. They Hear You."® parent-focused national media campaign. For more information about talking with your kids about underage use of alcohol and other drugs, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov. -
We Do Hear You
Even though it might not seem like it, your kids really do hear you when you talk to them about alcohol and other substances. Parents are encouraged to talk with their children early on and frequently in this public service announcement from SAMHSA's 'Talk. They Hear You. parent-focused national media campaign. For more information about talking with your kids about underage use of alcohol and other drugs, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov.
