“Talk. They Hear You”® Video
Make the choice to talk to kids.
Keeping kids safe from underage use of alcohol and other drugs is a concern for parents. Take a look at the outcomes of effective communication with your child in this public service announcement from SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.”® parent-focused national media campaign. For more information about talking with your kids about underage use of alcohol and other drugs, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov.
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