Youth substance use trends are becoming increasingly addictive and dangerous, wreaking havoc on students’ cognitive, physical, and mental health. Research tells us middle and high schoolers who use are at much higher risk than adults of developing Use Disorders, and more destructive consequences. Counselors can play an impactful role in intervening early in student use through individual, group, and classroom settings, but we need artful skills to get through to kids who are swimming in pro-use influences and misinformation. We will focus on how to talk impactfully about drugs with our adolescent clients, partner with parents (including those who also use), and use Motivational Interviewing skills to inspire young users to reflect on and change their use. For Mental Health Clinicians, I share the brief solution focused model I use with clients and families in 10 sessions or less. For School Counselors, this involves even briefer interventions. 60 or 90 mins.