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Drugs & alcohol

Catches references to substance use, supply offers, or planning that needs adult guidance.

Joey listens for invitations to parties with risky behavior, “plug” mentions, or jokes about mixing pills and alcohol.

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What this alert monitors

  • Highlights supply language (“plug,” “drop,” “got the stuff”) and pressure to join parties.
  • Differentiates between kids venting about others vs. explicit self-use planning.
  • Captures timelines so you know whether something is hypothetical or happening this weekend.

Coaching next steps

Every family conversation is different. Treat these ideas as starting points and add your own context, values, and tone. Replace the placeholder copy here with your own notes when you build the full guide.

Stay calm—if kids fear punishment, they’ll hide future alerts.
Discuss alternative plans or safe exit strategies for parties that suddenly feel uncomfortable.
Loop in healthcare professionals if alerts suggest habitual use or mixing meds unsafely.

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  • Guided script: “When I see this alert I usually say…”
  • Resources to share with teens (helplines, articles, or family agreements).

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