Be Prepared to Have the Difficult Conversation Video

This video illustrates the correlation between alcohol use and other substance use to inform parents/guardians and communities. Go to https://store.samhsa.gov to see data visualizations that go along with these videos. Transcript Scene 1: 00:00 Be Prepared: Difficult Conversations Scene 2: 00:05 Talking about substance use with your kids may not be easy. Scene 3: 00:10 But having those conversations is important Scene 4: 00:15 Especially before they spend time with friends Scene 5: 00:19 In 2020, nearly 8.2% of youth age 12 to 17 used alcohol in the past month. Of these, nearly 19% of youth ages 12 to 17 used marijuana within 2 hours or drinking. Scene 6: 00:28 Share with your kids how these substances affect their minds and their bodies Scene 7: 00:34 and that saying “no” is always an option. Scene 8: 00:38 SAMHSA logo Visit www.stopalcoholabuse.gov for more tips on talking to your kids about substances

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