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Heroin: What Parents Need to Know for Parents
Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal narcotic that can cause death when taken in excess.
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Drugs: What Parents Need to Know for Parents
Knowing what drugs are out there, what they can do, and how they can affect someone is the first step in raising drug-free kids.
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What You Need to Know About Drugs for Kids
Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's body works. Some drugs help you feel better, but drugs also can harm you. Learn more in this article for kids.
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Drugs for Teens
Drugs are chemicals or substances that change the way our bodies work, for good and bad. Find out more here.
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Drugs: What to Know for Teens
It's not hard to find drugs, and sometimes it may seem like everyone's doing them or wanting you to do them. But there are downsides (and dangers) to taking drugs.
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Nicotine: What Parents Need to Know for Parents
Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant. Those who start smoking before age 21 have the hardest time breaking the habit.
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Word! Addiction for Kids
An addiction is an urge to do something that is hard to control or stop.
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Drugs & Alcohol for Teens
Smoking, drinking, and doing drugs can lead to problems at home, in school, and with your health. Learn more here.
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Taking Prescription Opioid Pain Medicines Safely for Teens
Opioids are very good at controlling pain, but there are risks to taking them. If you've been prescribed a medicine that contains an opioid, find out how to use it safely.
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Tough Topics - Nemours KidsHealth for Parents
Guidance on how to deal with bullying, drug abuse, divorce, and more.