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Conflict sometimes comes with the job of parenting, especially when you’re talking about touchy subjects such as drug use. Experts encourage creating an enviroment that combines talking with action. Review these commonly asked questions and the expert’s response.

Q: What are the ways I can tell if my child is using marijuana?

A: There are many ways you can tell if your child is using marijuana. You can look for the signs and symptoms. A simple way to find out if your child is using marijuana is to ask. If you suspect your child is using marijuana, it's time to have a conversation about drugs.
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Q: What should I do if I think my child is using drugs? Read the expert’s answer.
Q: How can I help my teen deal with peer pressure? Read the expert’s answer.
Q: My son thinks I'm unfair when I try to enforce the rules -- what's a reasonable
curfew? Read the expert’s answer.
Q: My daughter is hanging out with the wrong crowd -- can I get her to change
friends? Read the expert’s answer.
Q: I'm working nights -- what's the best way to build a lasting relationship with
my daughter? Read the expert’s answer.
Q: Why are teens abusing prescription drugs and what are the consequences?
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Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free: A How-to Guide for Parents and Caregivers

This brochure discusses challenges parents face, how parents can influence their kids, opportunities for starting a discussion and what parents can do and say to keep their children drug-free

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Wake Up to the Risks of Marijuana - brochure

Wake Up to the Risks of Marijuana: A Guide for Parents

Research has shown that many parents today are ambivalent about marijuana and consider it to be relatively risk-free. This informative pamphlet serves as a wake-up call for parents to let them know that youth marijuana use is riskier than they think.

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