As a parent, perhaps you've been confronted with this issue: you've found evidence that your teen or tween is vaping, drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, or using other substances and you have no idea what to do next.

You can't think. You're upset, angry, anxious, confused, disappointed, etc. Do you give consequences? Do you call a therapist? What do you even say?

I'll tell you the best way to approach this issue including guidelines for the conversation and the actual mechanics of the conversation. This episode will help you make it through this very tough situation with your teenager or tween.

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Episodes Mentioned:

175, 176,177(previous episodes in the Teens and Substance Use series)

104, 106, 108, 110 (Connection series)

130, 131, 132 (episodes about the Teen Brain)

109, 111, 113, 114 (series on vaping)

126 Delta-8 THC

90 THC edibles

Sources, Resources, and Mentions:

U.S. DEA's Drug Emoji Code (social media)

Signs of Drug Use in Teens (Partnership to End Addiction)

Where to Search for Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia  (scroll down)

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