Research shows that when kids hear over and over from their parents that drug use is simply unacceptable – that “we expect you to be drug-free” -- the result is a child four times less likely to use drugs. Having those conversations with your kids about smoking or drinking isn’t easy. No matter what they’ve already heard in school about teens, drugs and alcohol, you’re going to sound “uncool.”

Here’s help. Gateway shares the real-life stories of good kids from loving families who know first-hand about the dangers of teenagers and drugs. Friends since they were seven years old, both tried drugs in the eighth grade and one ended up a full-blown addict. You’ll also get expert advice to help you understand what children face each day, and how to teach them the facts about drug use.