In your role as a substance use disorder professional, you are asked to speak at a middle school PTA meeting. Parents, teachers, and administrators will all be present at this meeting. There will not be any students at the meeting. One of the fathers asks, My kid just turned 13. Im worried that hes going to start experimenting with drugs and alcohol. As a parent, what can I do to make sure this doesnt happen?

What would be your response to the parent?
What are some outside resources you can recommend for him?
How do you think these resources will be beneficial for this parent?

Please cite specific details from the issue brief provided above and other sources, as necessary, to support your answers.