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Discussing drugs with teenagers isn’t easy.
Here are some basic tips and ideas.
For more information, see Getting
on their Wavelength
- Talk to them when you're calm
- Put yourself in their shoes - remember how it felt when you were a
teenager
- Bring drugs issues into normal conversation
- Be honest about your own use of drugs or alcohol
- Help them feel you really care about their welfare, rather than your
own worries
- Don’t wait for a crisis - get into the habit of discussing important
things with them
- Listen to their replies – even if you don’t agree. They’ll
respect you for listening
- Stick by them – show them you want to keep on trying to talk
- Look after yourself - you’ll tackle problems better if you feel
OK
(See I’m OK, You’re OK,
and Getting on Their Wavelength)
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