Resources for Parents: Suspecting Underage Drinking and Drug Use

Are you concerned that your child might be using drugs or alcohol?

Below are links to sites that provide valuable information about preventing underage drinking and drug use for parents, teens and young adults:

Talking to Your Child When You Suspect Drug Use – a DEA resource for parents, educators, and caregivers on how to talk to your child when you suspect use

Frequent Questions & Common Misconceptions About Underage Drinking  – An article from the Partnership to End Addiction with facts/stats on underage drinking and tips on how to talk to your children about it.

Understanding Drug & Alcohol Addiction on College Campuses – Find out why young adults experiment with drugs and alcohol in college and ways to encourage healthy alternatives.

College Drinking: Changing the Culture – Find research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students.

Deep Digging: What Happens When People Drink Too Much At Any Age – a NIDA resource for adults to share with middle/high schoolers

Last updated 3/25/25