Talking with Your Kids About Drugs

How do you talk with your kids about drugs?  This can be one of the hardest conversations you will have with your kids.  It's an extremely important conversation that needs to happen, but the thought of bringing it up can be overwhelming for parents.  You may wonder if you are saying the right things or how much information you should share.  Also, do you talk about your past if you have tried drugs? I recently stumbled across an article that talks about this issue.  The article suggests telling your kids the truth if they ask about your past but not to volunteer the information.  Make sure to point out the consequences of drug use and let them know you do not approve of using drugs.  To read the article, click here.