Talking With Your Child About Alcohol
Tips, resources, and information to help you talk with your child about alcohol and underage drinking.
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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“Talk. They Hear You”® Video
Make the choice to talk to kids. Keeping kids safe from underage use of alcohol and other drugs is a concern for parents. Take a look at the outcomes of effective communication with your child in this public service announcement from SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.”® parent-focused national media campaign. For more information about talking…
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Connecting with Teens, Other Illicit Substances, Signs & Symptoms, Talking to Kids, Underage DrinkingAge-Appropriate Conversations About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Although it may not always seem like it, kids really do listen to their parents’ and caregivers’ concerns, which is why it’s important to talk with them about the risks and dangers of underage drinking and other drug use. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Answering Your Child’s Tough Questions about Alcohol and Other Drugs
As your teen learns and has questions about alcohol and other drugs, they may turn to you for answers and advice. Use this opportunity to start open, honest conversations about underage drinking and drug use and to establish or reinforce your expectations about not using alcohol or other drugs. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health…