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Talking to Kids and Teens About Drugs and Alcohol Directory
When you talk to kids or teens about drugs and alcohol, don’t expect it to be a one-time conversation. These topics should be brought up often so that your kids are prepared to handle situations at school, parties, and elsewhere. Use current events or incidents to bring up drugs and alcohol, and set expectations for your kids. Let them know what you want them to do and why it is important. It's important to discuss physical and emotional consequences of using drugs or alcohol as well. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol, what to say and when, and much more.
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Help Kids Resist Drugs
Get help talking to your children about avoiding drugs.
Teens and Alcohol
WebMD answers basic questions about teens and alcohol use.
Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Cigarette Smoking
WebMD offers tips for talking to your kids about the dangers of cigarette smoking.
Teen Drug Abuse of Cough Medicine: 9 Warning Signs
Learn more from WebMD about spotting signs that your teen is abusing cough and cold medicine -- and what to do if you suspect it.
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Talking to Teens About Drugs
Talking to Teens About Drugs
Developing Trust in Teens
A written contract may help parents with developing trust in teens. Here's how to begin negotiations.
Talking With Teens -- Tips for Better Communication
Parents and teens can bridge the communication gap with a little patience and a healthy measure of R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Here are 6 tips for parents and 6 for teenagers.
Teens Who Drink Too Much
Teenage drinking is on the rise, and a number of organizations nationwide have introduced programs to help parents and teens identify problem drinking before it does long-term damage.
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The Truth About Alcohol
Could alcoholic beverages really have health benefits? We talk to experts to find out how much a drink can help or hurt.
Cough Medicine Abuse in Teens
There's a growing epidemic of teen abuse of over-the-counter cough medicine. It's dangerous, even deadly. Could your teen be in danger?
Hiding Drugs in Plain Sight
Ever wonder how your child might hide his or her drug use from you? Get the inside scoop from this teenage drug abuser.