Opening Lines of Communication

Your Child Says That Everyone is Doing it

• Kids often believe that more kids are doing drugs than is actually the case. That sometimes means that they will try drugs in an attempt to fit in.
  
• “Fewer kids use drugs than you might think. Besides, you don’t need drugs to fit in.”
  
• “You can make your own decisions. You don’t have to do anything that’s against your beliefs.”
  
• “I’m not interested in what other kids are doing. I know I don’t want you using drugs.”
  
• “Why should that affect you? You are your own person.”

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