Tips:

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1. Know your stuff. Research the topic yourself.

2. Wait for an opportunity to have a casual, spontaneous conversation - maybe at dinner, during a walk, or while enjoying a quiet activity together.

3. Ask open-ended questions and give time for them to think before responding. The goal is to get them talking.

4. You want your kids to feel you're a safe & knowledgeable person to come to when they are exposed to drugs, and that you won't judge them or their friends.

5. Be prepared to share any experience you've had with drugs. They'll respect your honesty and your personal experience will add a lot of credibility to the discussion.