Resources: Underage Drinking

Alcohol is the number one substance of abuse for teens. Below are links to sites that provide valuable information about preventing underage drinking for parents, teens and young adults.

10 Tips for Talking to Your Teen About Drinking – Teens whose parents talk to them are more likely to make healthy choices. Promises Behavioral Health offers tips on what to say.

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.