Alcohol energy drinks (AEDs) are a rising trend, particularly with the college crowd. Sometimes referred to as caffeinated alcoholic beverages (CABs), these drinks are premixed to contain alcohol, caffeine, and other stimulants. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence … [Read more...] aboutWhat Are Alcohol Energy Drinks?
Adolescent Mental Health
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
Underage Drinking Facts that Every Parent Needs to Know
The misconception that underage drinking is okay or acceptable is not limited to teens. Some parents condone it in their home while others are pretend to be oblivious and sing the “everyone has drank underage” song. Teenagers are getting smarter. Technology has helped teens pinpoint places where … [Read more...] aboutUnderage Drinking Facts that Every Parent Needs to Know
How to Talk to Your Parents about Alcohol
North Carolina is becoming hip to the underage drinking problem and responded by starting a pilot program to help parents and teens like you address the problem. However, the best defense to feeling pressured about drinking is talking to your parents. Even though you come from two completely … [Read more...] aboutHow to Talk to Your Parents about Alcohol
