April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol use and misuse. It offers communities a chance to gain more understanding of how individuals struggle with alcohol use and offers resources and support.
This April, as we observe Alcohol Awareness Month, we have the opportunity to highlight the positive impact of the effectiveness of underage drinking prevention strategies and messaging at all levels.
Any time is a good time to build your teen’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Even if you don’t think your child wants to drink or try other drugs, peer pressure is a powerful thing. Having a plan to avoid alcohol and drug use can help children make better choices. Talk with your children about what they would do if faced with a difficult decision about alcohol and drugs. Check in with them frequently for quick chats and keep the lines of communication open.
SAMHSA has resources to help parents, caregivers, and other caring adults who talk with young people about the risks and harms of using alcohol and other substances of misuse. https://library.samhsa.gov/
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