Evidence ratings: This resource has undergone expert review. See our Help/Q&A section for more details. Year: Targeted Drugs: Alcohol, Cannabis, Drugs (General) Tags: Binge drinking, motivating conversations, rule breaking, rolling with resistance, change talk, Communication Origin: Australian Cost: Free Available This video series is available on YouTube Watch 'Making the Link' seriesDevelopersNational Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC); Smoke Signals.SummaryThis video series explores ways of approaching conversations with teens that motivate them to make changes to their drug use. Jason has been using cannabis and his mother is concerned. The first three videos demonstrate how she uses a non-confrontational approach to talk through the repercussions of Jason’s cannabis use, and encourages him to seek help. The final video demonstrates how a confrontational style can elicit a defensive response from teens and result in a “missed opportunity” to have a productive conversation about change. Access Engaging Jason Access Change Talk Access Rolling with Resistance Access Missed Opportunity Expected Benefits Demonstrates a motivating, non-confrontational approach for talking with teens about drug use. Evidence BaseExpert Review*: This video series was developed specifically for parents wondering how to have useful conversations with their teens about drug use. The videos demonstrate how to approach these conversations using a "motivational interviewing" style. There is general evidence that this style of conversation clarifies and enhances a person's intrinsic reasons and motivates behavioural change. The videos provide a useful and accessible demonstration of this evidence-based approach to conversations. We encourage parents to use these resources in combination with more detailed parenting programs or guidelines (see related resources), and make use of national phone services to obtain additional support and advice (see Where to get help). *Review provided by researchers at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney.