As kids grow older, start talks with them by asking them what they’ve heard about drugs. Ask in a nonjudgmental, open-ended way, so you're more likely to get an honest response.
Remember to show your kids that you're listening and really paying attention to their concerns and questions. To give your kids the facts, you might have to do a little research.
Kids this age usually are still willing to talk openly to their parents about touchy subjects. Talking now helps keep the door open as kids get older so they continue to share their thoughts and feelings.
News about things like steroid use in professional sports can be a way to start a talk and to give your kids information about the risks of drugs