BRUNSWICK — Communities Against Substance Abuse has joined forces with four substance-abuse prevention coalitions throughout Cumberland County in the Back Each Other Up Campaign.
The campaign, which launched April 29 in South Portland, was created to reduce the stigma of talking about youth alcohol and drug use among parents and encourage them to talk openly with each other.
The campaign promotes six tips to help parents connect:
— Make the call. When your teen is going to a friend’s house, call the parents to see if they’ll be home.
— Welcome the call. Let them know they can call you anytime.
— Widen the net. Go up to the door, wait on the curb or introduce yourself at the game.
— We’re all in this together. Be sure to let your teen and other parents know you welcome hearing about concerns.
— Find your supports. Making allies helps you through the rough times.
— Help organize a Table Talk or Parent Meet Up. Facilitated by coalition staff, this is a great way to get the conversation going in your own social circles.
For more information, visit www.backeachotherup.org.
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