A guide to teens and drugs
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Drugs are a constant source of worry to parents. Our guide will help you tackle the problem.
How to talk to your kids about drugs
1. Use news items to open up conversations about drugs.
2. Don't tell shock-horror stories (they lose impact as the child gets older).
3. Keep reminding them that drugs are illegal, can kill and that many schools now expel first-time drug-users.
4. Set a good example, don't get drunk in front of them and give up smoking!
- Next: Find out more about cannabis
More help and advice
- Spot the signs of teen drug use
- Talking about sex
- Aerosol abuse and what to look for
- Could your child be drinking? What should you do?
- 10 ways alcohol can affect your child
- Talk to your teens
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Where to next?
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Talk to them
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Keeping them safe and other issues
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Knowing about drugs - Cannabis
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Knowing about drugs - Cocaine
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Signs of teen drug use
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Knowing about drugs - Amphetamines
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Knowing about drugs - Ecstasy
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Teens and alcohol
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Children, alcohol and the law
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What to do if you think your child's taking drugs
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Helping your teenager say no
