(BPT) - Talking to your teen about mental health and drug use can feel challenging — one wrong move and the conversation ends as soon as it begins. But it is possible, and taking that leap can make all the difference in your teen's life. As a parent or caregiver, it's important to understand the connection between your teen's mental health and potential for substance use. Staying connected can reduce their risk for drug use.

On International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, and Recovery Month, in September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is raising awareness of the connection between youth substance use and mental health to help prevent teens from trying drugs and worse, overdosing on drugs. Real change can begin to happen by strengthening teens' connections with the

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