I do! i told them the truth....that drugs fry your brain and alcohol makes you NOT have a proper way of thinking normal...the kids totally understand of the sickness and disease...like cancer....it needs to be TREATED with respect and the doctors can help WHEN THEY ASK FOR IT....now that, they got...they where 4 & 5 at the time...I leave the "door" open to ask questions and i am completely honest...beside i had to do it with their own fathers death too...so for me, truth and honest is what i strive for in them and in me....
if need to chat contact me...be well and be honest...