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How can I talk to my child about the dangers of drugs?
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The best way to talk to your child about the dangers of drugs is to start the conversation early and make sure you're honest about the potential risks. Explain the short and long-term effects drugs can have on their health, both physical and mental. Talk about how peer pressure may lead them to experiment with drugs, and remind them that they can always come to you if they're feeling peer pressure. As they get older, it's important to have open and honest conversations about recreational drug use and why it's dangerous. Above all, emphasize that you trust them to make the right decisions.