Cafecitos as a Community Education Strategy to Prevent Drug Use

04 Oct 2024
4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Cafecitos as a Community Education Strategy to Prevent Drug Use

In this workshop participants will learn how to organize and implement community cafecitos to address issues related to the increase in substance use among youth, providing a safe space for parents and caregivers to learn about the effects of substances, their detection, and effective communication with youth.

  • Promote cafecitos as a method to educate parents and caregivers about substance use and other relevant topics in their community.
  • Identify the risks to mental and physical health associated with substance use and learn how to recognize signs of substance use in young people.
  • Learn techniques for monitoring and engaging in dialogue with young people about substance use.