Just Say Know: Talking with Kids about Drugs and Alcohol

From the authors of Buzzed and Pumped, a no-nonsense guide to what kids should know to make healthy decisions.

To talk to teens about drugs and alcohol, argue the authors of this straightforward book, parents first need to know the facts themselves. Beginning with some age-appropriate general suggestions on opening communication lines, this nicely organized work goes on to explain how drugs affect the brain and how possession of even small amounts of these substances can lead to dire legal consequences. Each of the remaining chapters focuses on a particular drug group, including alcohol, caffeine, ecstasy, hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, nicotine, steroids, and stimulants. Information on the most important things to know about the drug and on how to talk to kids about it is included for each substance. Informative without being preachy, this very useful book will arm parents for their own war against drugs. Candace Smith
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An extremely valuable resource . . . must reading for every parent and adult who works with young people. -- Ellen Morehouse, ACSW, CASAC, CPP, Executive Director, Student Assistance Services

Every parent in America should own a copy of this book!....Wonderful, practical and essential. -- Kathy McCoy, Ph.D., author of The Teenage Body Book and Life Happens

The best reference of its kind . . . Reading this book is one of the best things parents can do for children. -- Mimi Fleury, Founder, Community of Concern

Cynthia Kuhn is professor of pharmacology at the Duke University School of Medicine.

Scott Swartzwelder, PhD is a professor of psychiatry at the Duke University School of Medicine.

Wilkie Wilson is professor of prevention science at Duke University.