Parents are key when it comes to keeping kids off drugs. Good parenting is the best anti-drug we have.

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Parents play a very important role in helping kids stay away from drugs. Good parenting is the best way to prevent kids from using drugs. Parents can guide and support their children to make healthy choices.

About Mel Carnahan

Mel Carnahan was a Democratic politician who served as the 51st governor of Missouri from 1993 until his untimely death in a plane crash in 2000. He had a long career in government, holding various positions including state representative, state treasurer, and lieutenant governor before becoming governor.

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