Eighty-five percent of all young people say they have experimented with intoxicating substances... a statistic that includes kids from Christian families.

Sound hopeless? Not so. As parents, there are several important things that can be done to build a hedge of protection around your child.

Jim Burns returns to CCN to help the parents in your community develop a practical, biblically-based plan to head off - or if necessary - work through a drug crisis.

In reality, most "parents do not have the necessary information or plan to help kids make wise decisions about alcohol and drug use," says Jim Burns.

Jim exhorts parents not to leave this work up to the school systems. Rather, this seminar gives parents, ministry leaders, and teachers a comprehensive look at what's needed, and often lacking, in the prevention, intervention and education of drug and alcohol use amongst teens -- And it's parents who are the most powerful roles models in their child's life!

Parents will take stock of the daily messages about drugs and alcohol that are present in their own homes and lives - messages that are spoken and unspoken, positive and negative, intended and unintended.

Together, you will learn:

• Key factors leading to drug and alcohol use
• Effective ways to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol
• How to develop a family policy
• The importance of affirmation and role play

The kids in your community don't have to be a statistic!

Jim Burns, Ph.D., is President and Founder of HomeWord, a Christian organization which assists adults as they help young people make wise decisions and lead positive, vibrant, Christian lifestyles. Jim has a passion for communicating to both young people and adults the practical truths of living Christian lives. Highly respected for his expertise in the area of youth ministry, family and parenting issues, Jim is well-known as a speaker, radio host and author of numerous books for parents, youth and youth workers. His books on parenting include, How to Be a Happy, Healthy Family; Parenting Teenagers for Positive Result; and with Steve Arterburn, Drug Proof Your Kids and Parents Guide to Top Ten Dangers Teens Face.