How to talk to your kids about drugs before they go back to school

Marcel Gemme

Special to the Village News

Speaking about drugs and alcohol does not have to be a one-and-done conversation. The best approaches tend to involve lots of frequent little talks and making it part of general conversation.

Amid the opioid epidemic and the ease at which teens can purchase drugs off social media, there is an increasing risk of fentanyl overdose. Resources like the Parent's Guide to Fentanyl and drug education help prepare youth to make responsible choices.

In California, close to 6,000 deaths were related to fentanyl in 2021, and it continues to be a significant proble...