On talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol:
http://ellington-somers.patch.com/articles/how-do-you-talk-to-your-kids-about-drugs-and-alcohol-2
http://acton.patch.com/articles/sobering-advice-for-teens-and-parents
A new campaign against teen drinking involves encouraging parents to talk to their teens:
http://www.wben.com/Parents-Hold-the–Power–In-Fight-Against-Underage/9684851
A tragedy in New Zealand reminds parents of why they should have that talk:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10720677
A growing number of teenagers are abusing the bath salts by snorting, injecting, or smoking them, leading to severe health outcomes and even death:
