March was the month to support Parent Action on Drugs (PAD) at the LCBO stores throughout Ontario.

PAD has been a leader in providing Ontario teens with relevant information about alcohol for 30 years. We work directly with youth to develop programs and resources that are meaningful to them and will make a difference in their lives.

Donations will help PAD develop materials that focus on information teens need to know about alcohol and let parents know how they can be prepared to deal with the issue of alcohol and teens.

We appreciate all the support we receive through the LCBO Coin Box Donation program!

Click here to check out an article from the Wellington Advertiser on PAD's participation in the LCBO Donation Box Program.

About Us

Parent Action on Drugs grew out of the concern of a group of parents who were troubled by the growing threat that alcohol and other drugs posed for their school-aged children. Registered as a charity in 1983, today PAD offers a wide range of programs and services aimed at prevention, education and support.

PAD's Annual Report is now available. Click here.

E-Forum

The E-Forum on Youth and Drinking: Is there Evidence to Support Low-Risk Guidelines for Youth? Took place the beginning of November. Click here to see the recap of the online conversation.


Mission

PAD's mission: PAD provides innovative, evidence based programs and resources for youth, families, professionals and community members concerning issues that impact substance use and youth.

Prevention

The first point of prevention is in the home. With this in mind, PAD offers parent-focused resources to increase awareness of tobacco, alcohol and other drug use. PAD's resources help parents prepare for the challenges their children face every day.

PAD's programs are designed to prevent substance misuse among teens by giving parents ways to talk to their children about drugs and to identify problems before they become serious. These resources help strengthen family bonds, improve parenting skills and reinforce family interactions from the early years through adolescence. Parent resources answer questions like "When do I start talking to my child about drugs?" and discuss sensitive subjects such as cultural conflicts and peer pressure. They provide practical advice for parents who ask, "What can I do?"

Education

PAD develops exciting, interactive school-based programming aimed directly at youth.

PAD has been a leader in implementing innovative, peer-led programs that involve older teens helping younger teens and providing information to lower the risks associated with teenage partying. PAD works with other organizations to provide curriculum support to help teachers deliver current, relevant classroom activities in health and physical education and social sciences. And PAD's comprehensive workshops and training opportunities benefit teachers, health professionals and other front-line community workers.

Support

For parents who have concerns about a son or daughter's use of drugs, PAD has various resources available including our PAD Parent & Community Handbook. PAD provides these resources free of charge to parents and will also refer parents to other organizations for information or support depending on their specific needs.

What's new at PAD

Please see our Note PAD.

PAD is now on Facebook.
Click here to Check it out. We look forward to your comments.

Parent Action on Drugs develops and provides a growing bank of programs and resources on alcohol and other drugs

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7 Hawksdale Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3K 1W3, Canada
Ph: (416) 395-4970 | Fax: 866 591-7685 | Toll-Free: (877)-265-9279
Charitable Registration Number: 11907 5687 RR0001
Website updated April 11, 2013
pad@parentactionondrugs.org