LCHD Encourages Parents to “Talk. They Hear You”

Logan County Health District partners with SAMHSA to encourage parents to talk to their kids about the risks of underage drinking and substance use.

Parents have a significant influence in their children’s decision to experiment with alcohol and other drugs. Although it may not seem like it, when parents talk about underage drinking and substance use, their children do hear them.

The Logan County Health District has partnered with SAMHSA to bring the "Talk.

They Hear You." campaign to Logan County, with the aim to empower parents and caregivers to talk with children early about alcohol and other drug use.

High rates of youth alcohol use, shifting state laws regarding marijuana, and the nation’s opioid crisis are prevalent health concerns that affect America’s parents and caregivers. Preventing underage alcohol and substance use is critical for the following reasons:

• Approximately 88,000 Americans die from alcohol-attributed causes each year, making alcohol the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States.
• An estimated 2.1 million people ages 12 or older had an opioid use disorder, and nearly 30 percent of those who use marijuana may have some degree of marijuana use disorder.

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​Over the next few months, residents will be seeing and hearing more from this campaign; including resources, tips, and tools to help foster these conversations between the parents, caregivers, and youth of Logan County.

Keep a look out for our Parent’s Night Out event at the Health District! Details coming soon!

​Want to get a head start? Download the “Talk. They Hear You” app in your App Store for access to tools like Screen4Success, tips for working “the talk” into everyday interactions, and discussion-starter videos!

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The Logan County Health District champions a safe, healthy community.
Vision: Our community enjoys optimal health and wellness.
Values:

• Quality- We achieve the highest ideals of public service through our professional and qualified staff, by practicing continuous improvement, and by maintaining accreditation.
• Respect- We uphold a standard of conduct that recognizes the significance, dignity, and value of all.
• Integrity- We conduct ourselves in an ethical and transparent manner and are accountable for our actions.
• Collaboration- We are responsive to the public health and safety needs of our community through teamwork with our internal and external partners.
• Empowerment- We foster increased ownership of healthy decisions for the betterment of Logan County