FAQ: Parent Talk (Drugs)
Internet URL
http://www.nlcatp.org/faq/parent.cfm 
Sponsoring Agency
National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention
Description
As a parent, you have the power to prevent your child or teenager from using and abusing alcohol and other drugs. Talk with your children about what drugs are, the dangers in using them, and what they should do if someone approaches them with these substances. This frequently asked question page answers how to talk to your children about drugs and provides steps that will help your child say "No", including know the facts and challenge the myths, learn to really listen to your child, be a good model or example, know what to do if you suspect a problem, and more.