Tips on talking to your child about drugs and alcohol

How you talk with your kids about drugs and alcohol can have major implications on how youth view drugs and alcohol for better and for worse. When it comes to talking with your kids about drugs and alcohol Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says it’s best to use spontaneous teachable moments and not long lectures. 

Myers says having set routines for your child can also help set good and healthy habits for your child. 

Lastly Myers shared some more things you should consider when it comes to talking with your child about things like substance abuse. 

Full interview with Kim Myers: