Alcohol is the most widely used and abused substance amongst youth in the United States. It is also one of the most normalized in our society and, in some cases, expected, encouraged and enabled (even by those who are of legal drinking age). This is what makes addressing it and the harmful effects it can have on physical, mental, and social health so difficult.
Here you will find numerous resources on how to handle opening the conversation about alcohol with your kids, recognizing the signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse, and how to address it in the event.
Talking to your kids about the dangers of alcohol consumption can be difficult, but don't worry: they're listening! Here are some tips on how to open the conversation on prevention and keep it going.
