Sports & Substance Use Among Young Adults

Student athletes may be vulnerable for substance use. Be a team with the coaches to ensure that everyone is paying attention to the athletes and taking opportunities to educate them on the dangers of youth-adult drug and alcohol use.

Here are some resources to start with or print out our Sports PDF:  OYA Sports & Young-Adult Substance Use resource guide.

Play_Healthy_Parent_Talk_Kit_2014a — This helpful resource is part of the Play Healthy initiative from Partnership for Drug-Free Kids.

Additionally, check out these resources for parents and coaches:

Athletic Coaches & Substance Abuse Prevention – The Freeport Pride

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Factors That Influence Substance Abuse in High School Athletes

Another helpful resource with many timely topics is , Your Teen Magazine for Parents. It includes a section on Drugs & Alcohol, and another one on Sports.

 

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