For almost everyone, their parents are the single most influential set of people in their lives. Whether your mom or dad were great, mediocre, or less than ideal, it was their presence (or lack of) that, at some point in your life, began to define who and what you would become. Just about … [Read more...] aboutHow a Strong Parent-Child Relationship Prevents Underage Drinking
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How Marketing Influences Underage Drinkers
We see marketing material as often as we see our interior walls. Products and services are promoted everywhere, from the Internet we browse to the television we watch. According to a recent report by the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, exposure to brand-specific alcohol advertising is … [Read more...] aboutHow Marketing Influences Underage Drinkers
How to Talk to Your Teen about Alcohol
Do conversations with your teen mimic the picture displayed above? Talking to your teen isn’t always easy. The pre-teen through teenage years are volatile. Your child is going through a huge number of changes from physical to mental to emotional. Think back to when you were your child’s age. … [Read more...] aboutHow to Talk to Your Teen about Alcohol
The Two Kinds of Underage Drinkers
“There are two kinds of underage drinkers. Those who grow up too quickly. And those who never get to grow up at all.” – Talk It Out NC This quote comes from the opening slides of a powerful video entitled, Four Stories, One Problem. We encourage you to take just seven minutes to … [Read more...] aboutThe Two Kinds of Underage Drinkers
