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Below are articles that we continuously add to to provide helpful information about underage drinking.
TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL
Why Parents Let Teens Drink: Part II
Although well intentioned, some of the reasons for allowing their kids to drink is based on misperceptions or myths...read more
Why Parents Let Teens Drink: Part 1
This study provides an in-depth look at when and why parents allow their teens to drink alcohol...read more
Talk to Kids About Alcohol When They Are Nine
The American Academy of Pediatrics advises pediatricians and parents should start talking to children about alcohol use at age nine...read more
A Glossary of Common Underage Drinking Terms
Some common terms about youth and alcohol consumption and a brief description of what they mean...read more
Underage Drinking: Parental Influence
Parents' approval and drinking behaviors are the biggest factors in children trying alcohol for the first time between the ages of 8 and 12...read more
Talk, They Hear You - Why Bother?
Recent news reports and government statistics provide some good reasons why it’s important to bother about underage drinking...read more
Talk, They Hear You - Including Paddington
Start talking to your children about alcohol before they start drinking—as early as 9 years old...read more
Talk, They Hear You
Research shows that parents are the #1 reason young people decide not to drink...read more
Some Good News and Some Advice
During the past five years, the Falmouth Prevention Partnership has worked with the Falmouth Public Schools to survey students in grades 6 through 12....read more
Answering Tough Questions About Alcohol
As your teens become curious about alcohol, they may turn to you for answers and advice...read more
What Should I Do If My Child's Friend is Drinking or Using Drugs?
Encourage healthy relationships...read more
ALCOHOL FACTS & TIPS
Underage Drinking in Falmouth: Educating Our Kids
The social host law in Massachusetts is clear: whoever furnishes alcohol to a person under 21...read more
Interesting News About Underage Drinking
It’s important to remember that underage drinking is the most common substance abuse issue among local teens...read more
Facts About Underage Drinking for Teens
Please share this article with your tweens and teens...read more
10 Myths About Underage Drinking for Parents
It’s time to dispel some of the common myths and reemphasize the facts about teen drinking...read more
Falmouth High School: Prosocial 101
Teens who are involved in prosocial activities are less likely to use drugs or alcohol...read more
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Alcohol
If you are concerned that your teen is drinking, cut out this article and...read more
Alcohol: The Most Popular Choice
Your teen may employ some interesting logic to gain permission to drink...read more
Teens and Alcohol Abuse
Although experimentation with alcohol is common among teens, it is not safe or legal...read more
On the Road in South Carolina
Underage drinking is significantly higher in Massachusetts...read more
Binge Drinking
A growing and dangerous problem for teenage girls...read more
The Consequences of Underage Drinking
It's against the law for you to provide alcohol to anyone under age 21...read more
COLLEGE DRINKING
Home for the Holidays: Prime Time for Underage Drinking
As a parent, you have the power to help your teens avoid alcohol...read more
The College Experience: Binge Drinking
Many college alcohol problems are related to binge drinking. Research shows that...read more
The College Drinking Experience
Abusive and underage college drinking are significant public health problems that...read more
College Drinking: Advice to Send Back to Campus
Send your college student back to school with some useful...read
College 101: Binge Drinking
Students age 18 to 25 years have the highest rates of binge drinking...read more
College 101: Underage Drinking
Getting drunk and losing control can lead to unwanted and unsafe sex...read more
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