It'll be okay. You confront kids and challenge them. It works because to kids, this problem is real. Let's acknowledge the problems and deal with them. It can be okay, but you've gotta get some help.
Parents just have to be honest.
And it's so important for them to stay up on things so they can talk intelligently with their kids. One of the reasons kids listen to me is that I know what I'm talking about. Also, don't forget, children are emotional creatures. You can tell them all the logical data you want, but they need a strong sense of how you feel about what you're talking about, how you feel about them and how you feel about their worlds. Understand that addiction requires more than a good talking to.