10 Questions Teens Ask About Drugs and Health
Start a conversation with your teen about drugs and health with these 10 most frequently asked questions from young people.
Why do people use drugs when they know they might cause problems? Can marijuana be used as medicine? How can I help someone with a problem stop taking drugs? Get answers, start a conversation, and learn more in this article from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
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14 Tips on Teens
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5 Conversation Goals: Talking with Teens About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Start the conversation about alcohol and other drugs with these conversation starters. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)