Parents prepping for back-to-school time are urged to talk to kids about drugs: 'Far-reaching implications'
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As kids head back to school, addiction specialists share tips for parents to speak openly and honestly about drug use — and to set clear boundaries to keep kids safe and well-informed.
Among eighth graders alone, drug use increased by 61% between 2016 and 2020 — highlighting the need for awareness and intervention at a young age. "All illegal drugs currently have a high risk of being cut or tainted with fentanyl. This makes the use of any illicit substances a game of Russian roulette." "When kids are well-informed, they are more likely to resist peer pressure and make healthier choices." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
"Open conversations about drugs can help deter children from trying them in the first place," Chris Tuell, clinical director of addictions at the Lindner Center of Hope in Cincinnati, Ohio, told Fox News Digital in an interview.
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