This week, millions of Florida students headed back to school. The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming.

To help families start the school year on the right track, we launched our #BacktoSchoolOAG campaign. This week-long campaign is providing information directly to parents and students about internet safety, risks associated with vaping and more.

One of the most pressing issues facing high school students is drug use. Using opioids just one time can lead to an overdose or even death. Even prescription drugs can be highly addictive and deadly. Drugs like marijuana can be laced with other dangerous drugs, like fentanyl, which are incredibly potent and can easily kill those that come in contact with it.

As we begin another school year, parents should talk to their children about the risks associated with drug use. To help get the conversation started, visit the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids tip page, here.

Parents should also monitor their children’s online activity. Recent criminal cases handled by statewide prosecutors involve teens lured online by human traffickers. Online predators will use messaging apps, social media and even online games to contact children.

For more information about cybersafety, check out the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Chatting with Kids about Being Online Booklet from the Stop.Think.Connect campaign by clicking here.

These are just some of the helpful resources we are sharing through our #BacktoSchoolOAG campaign. You can check out all the action here.

By educating your family about challenges facing our children and playing an active role in helping them avoid risks, we can build a stronger, safer Florida.