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Young and hooked: How parents can help their kids say no to drugs

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Content creator Fauzi Azzhar, who used to consume methamphetamine, is now warning young people against trying drugs.

Content creator Fauzi Azzhar, who used to consume methamphetamine, is now warning young people against trying drugs.

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SINGAPORE – Amid a

rise in teen drug abuse

here, what do parents need to know to protect their children?

Parents may find out that their adolescent or young-adult children are taking drugs only at the point of arrest, according to addiction specialists. Still, talking to their offspring early about such harmful behaviour can play a role in helping kids say no to drugs, the experts say.

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