Today on the show we're going to talk about a difficult subject, how to talk to our

kids about substance use disorders. And I know some of you might be thinking no one in my life has

a substance use disorder. I'm not sure if this episode is for me. I totally get that. And at the same time,

I think this episode is really about how to talk to your kids in a way that's honest when you're discussing difficult topics.

You know I've received a lot of requests to talk about this. So many of you have written in saying my partner has a major alcohol use problem or a family member just went to rehab.

They usually come over every week. What do I tell my kid? And I think I was

hesitant for a little bit about getting into this, but I thought about it and I came

back to a guideline that really drives me in the work I do here, the things I talk about with

you, and the way I discuss things with my own kids and

that's truth over comfort.

There are things that are uncomfortable to discuss but that mantra truth over comfort helps me make

decisions that are in line with my values. In this episode I'm joined by

Dr. Nicole Kaseki as I really felt I needed an expert to help

tackle this important discussion.

Nicole is a clinical psychologist and the director of Family Services at the Center for Motivation

and Change.

She works with a lot of people who have substance use disorders and helps family members and

friends know what to do when someone they care about is struggling.

In this episode you'll learn more about what kind of language to use, how to follow your child's

lead and answering the questions they might have, and so much more.

I'm Dr Becky and this is good inside.

We'll be back right after this.

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