Answering Your Child’s Tough Questions about Alcohol and Other Drugs
As your teen learns and has questions about alcohol and other drugs, they may turn to you for answers and advice. Use this opportunity to start open, honest conversations about underage drinking and drug use and to establish or reinforce your expectations about not using alcohol or other drugs.
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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