Increase two-way communication with the police by inviting them to neighborhood meetings and by keeping them informed about suspicious drug activities, which can be reported anonymously. Fill the streets with volleyball games, block parties, and other events that make a strong, united showing to dealers. Call the city public works department for help in cleaning up . Continue to reassure our children that we love them and don't want them to do drugs . Parents supporting each other Parents have no stronger allies in their fight against drug abuse than each other.
Many parents find it useful to meet regularly in support of each other.
If you haven't met many parents in your area with whom you can share anti-drug plans, you might want to contact a parent or community group with resources for parents. These organizations also provide interested families with information about drug prevention and referrals for treatment. No matter how good school and community anti-drug efforts are, a parent's prevention campaign is still the most powerful. Schools can help, churches can help, law enforcement can help, but no one can replace the family. Being involved with drug and alcohol prevention lets our children know that we care.