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Links to articles and facts related to underage alcohol use.

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Spotlight on Underage Drinking: Link to resources from SAMHSA, includes:

Drug Free Action Alliance reaches out to Ohio High School Athletic Directors:
Drug-Free Action Alliance is pleased to inform you that we have teamed with the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) to educate parents about their legal responsibility and the health risks associated with underage drinking through our Parents Who Host, Lose the Most: Don’t be a party to teenage drinking campaign. Through this partnership, a packet including a cover letter, Parent Tips, Fact Sheet and Sample Article for a Newsletter has been sent to 832 high school athletic directors in Ohio . <Read More - Order information>

College Drinking: Website offering multiple resources for drinking awareness, developed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

Fact Sheet from the American Medical Association outlines the risks associated with underage alcohol consumption.

DrugFree.org Need Help? Get Help! Drug prevention, drug abuse, drug intervention, drug treatment and recovery. Drugfree.org provides answers, guidance, tips and stories.

Know!: For parents of middle schoolers to increase awareness and communication about alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention.

New Tool Available to Educate Teens About Dangers of Substance Abuse
(CADCA Sept. 18, 2008) The supplement contains valuable information about the scope of the drug abuse problem; slang terms that teens use to describe OTC cough medicine and prescription drug abuse; and steps parents can take to prevent medicine abuse in their families. It also includes examples of what youth can do to get involved in drug prevention in their communities and helpful online resources for teens, parents and teachers. The supplement was published in the Washington, D.C. metro area in The Washington Times on Sept. 9, 2008. Click here to download. <Read More>

Understanding the impact of teen alcohol use (CADCA Newsletter, Aug, 28, 2008) In an interview with CADCA´s Coalitions Online, Patricia Powell, Ph.D., Chief of the Science Policy Branch for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), and Vivian Faden, Ph.D., Deputy Director of the NIAAA´s Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, explain the effects of alcohol use among teens and the role that parents and communities play in addressing underage drinking. <Read More>

Study Shows Stadiums Sell Alcohol to Underage Drinkers (CADCA Newsletter, Aug. 21, 2008) In a study looking at the propensity of illegal alcohol sales at sports stadiums, researchers reported that nearly one in five people posing as underage drinkers, and three out of four seemingly intoxicated "fans" were able to buy alcohol at professional sporting events. They also found that location mattered: sales were more likely if the attempt took place in the stadium stands rather than at a concession booth. <Read More>

Study Shows Minimum Drinking Age Law Saves Lives (CADCA Newsletter, July 10, 2008):A comprehensive new study funded by the Substance Abuse Policy Research Program found that laws aimed at preventing consumption of alcohol by those under 21 have significantly reduced drinking-related fatal car crashes. <Read More> <Read Complete Study>

40 Percent of Underage Drinkers Received Free Alcohol from Adults (CADCA Newsletter, June 26, 2008) The report, released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration this week, indicates that one in 16 underage drinkers (6.4 percent or 650,000) was given alcoholic beverages by their parents in the past month. <Read More>

10 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Underage Drinking and the Laws.

ATOD Brochure: Includes statistics and facts about Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Use.

Families Anonymous - A Beacon of Hope: Are you at your wits’ end?  Does someone you love have drug, alcohol or behavioral problems?  We can help. Read their open letter to the P2PN.
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STOP Alcohol Use by Teens: Link to pdf of Sam Landry's OCPSI, presentation. Sam Landry is the Chairman of the Coalition for Capable and Healthy Youth (CCHY) Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Workgroup

Tips for Parents: Underage Drinking, What you can do. Although this document is specific to California, much of the information is useful nationally.

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08-09 Archive

Kids Partying at your House? Skip the Booze
( Chicago Parent, Nov. 12, 2009)
Be a good model. Kids will imitate our actions, regardless of our words. 'Do as I say and not as I do' just doesn't cut it. Also, realize that while it's important to cultivate an easy rapport with our kids, understand that they already have friends. What they need from us is parenting. Devise and discuss family rules about substance use and consequences for breaking them, (and rehearse how you'll respond to your childrens' efforts to push the limits!). Suggestions: <Read More>