Growing Up Aware: Teens, Drugs, and Digital Influence

Authors

Michael Smith
Michelle DePhillips, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Files

Document Type

Podcast

Hosts

Michael Smith

Featured Speaker

Michelle DePhillips, MD, FAAP

Length of Episode

12:48

Description

In this episode, Michelle DePhillips, MD joins us to answer real questions from the Kansas City Mom Collective community about teen drug use, prevention and parental support. What age-appropriate resources can parents turn to? How does social media shape access and attitudes toward drugs? Dr. DePhillips breaks down the motivations behind teen substance use, the most common substances seen among Kansas City youth and the impact of legalized cannabis in Missouri. She also shares practical advice on how to recognize signs of drug use, what steps to take if you're concernedand where to find trusted local resources. Whether you're parenting a pre-teen or navigating high school years, this episode offers clarity, compassion and actionable guidance.

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Publication Date

11-20-2025

Recommended Citation

Smith, Michael and DePhillips, Michelle, "Growing Up Aware: Teens, Drugs, and Digital Influence" (2025). Parent-ish Podcast. 22.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/parent-ish_podcast/22