How to Talk to Teens About Drugs and Alcohol: What Actually Works

Teen Substance Use: Why 'Just Say No' Doesn't Work Anymore Teen substance use looks different than it did a generation ago. Today's adolescents are increasingly turning to substances to self-medicate anxiety and depression—not just to party. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Trevor Bixler explains why traditional "just say no" approaches fall short and what actually works. Dr. Bixler shares warning signs parents often miss, introduces the concept of "splintering"—a tactic teens use t...