8 tips for talking (and listening) to your teens about drugs and alcohol How families can have better, nonjudgmental conversations

https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/8-tips-for-talking-and-listening-to-your-teens-about-drugs-and-alcohol?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Talking to your children about drugs and alcohol can be…well, awkward. It’s hard to know what to ask them, what to say, and if you’ll get through to them. But talking about substance use is important for promoting healthy behaviors. If you’re not sure how to get the conversation started, these tips from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) may help. No matter what, be open-minded, well-informed,