You Know, Drugs (A Guide for Curious Teens and Other People)

From the acclaimed creators of the cult-classic book You Know, Sex comes an honest, informative, and deeply researched guide to another pressing topic for parents and kids: drugs.

Every parent knows there are some conversations with their kids that require a little prep work—especially if they're about an important topic that impacts their safety, values, and worldview. For parents and caregivers who grew up learning about drugs through DARE posters and “Just Say No” campaigns, having a frank, nuanced discussion about drugs—what they are, why people use them, and how they impact our communities—means navigating tricky, often fraught terrain.

With You Know, Drugs, educator Cory Silverberg and illustrator Fiona Smyth have created a one-of-a-kind resource that meets kids and parents where they are. In this graphic novel–style guide, Silverberg and Smyth leave no stone unturned. Through vibrant illustrations and an engaging narrative that follows four students taking an elective on the topic, teens will get the facts about drugs of all kinds, understand the different relationships someone can have with a substance, and find discussion prompts designed to spark deeper dialogue. Informed by the principles of harm reduction and grounded in body autonomy, You Know, Drugs also equips young people with the essential knowledge they need to keep themselves safe, make informed decisions, and understand the conflicting messaging they receive from their peers, their caregivers, and the media.

With humor, warmth, and sensitivity, You Know, Drugs empowers kids—and the adults who love them—to ask questions, have open conversations, and find their own perspective on this uniquely complex topic.