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By Gen. Barry McCaffrey Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy

1	Set a family standard on drug and alcohol use: Tell your children the rules early in grade school and repeat them often. Live by them yourself.
2	Let kids know there are consequences and punishments for violating all family rules, like no car or TV. Make them clear and fair and enforce them.
3	Set aside time every day to talk with your kids about their lives, how they feel, what they think. Listen and care.
4	Help your children establish realistic personal goals in academics, athletics and social life. Then encourage and help them to achieve their goals.
5	Know your children's friends and spend time with them.
6	Get excited about the things your kids care about. Do fun things as a family.
7	Be aware. Find out the warning signs of drug abuse, from physical changes to hostility to loss of interest in school or hobbies, and watch for them.
8	Talk with your children about the future. Discuss responsibilities - yours and theirs.
9	Enjoy your kids. Make your home a happy, positive place.
10	Be a nosy parent. Ask your children questions, know where they are and who they are with. Let your children know you are asking because you love them.