Illustration: Ross MacDonaldThe questions many parents dread begin as early as middle school: Did you do drugs when you were in school? Children who learn a lot at home about the dangers of drugs and alcohol are much less likely to use them, she says. When talking with children about drugs and alcohol… DO Keep conversations calm, upbeat and casual. Different teens are looking for different things when they ask parents about drugs or alcohol, Dr. Levine says. Parents who didn’t use drugs or alcohol as teens should be honest too, explaining their reasons without moralizing.

Source: Wall Street Journal April 25, 2017 14:48 UTC