What Is Talk it Out NC?

Preventing underage drinking is important work that requires commitment from the entire North Carolina community. 

Through the Talk it Out NC campaign, we communicate the dangers of underage and teen drinking, and provide tools and resources that equip parents and other mentors to discuss the topic with the kids they influence.

To provide resources and educate adults and youth about the dangers of underage drinking, the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission established Talk it Out NC in 2014. Guided by the principles of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and the ABC Commission, we work to enhance the high level of service and public safety provided to NC communities through statewide education, permitting, and the proper regulation of alcohol. In partnership with other NC state-based agencies and organizations, Talk it Out NC is helping young people and teens in North Carolina make healthy choices about alcohol.

The Talk it Out NC Ambassadors, who are a team of professionals and community advocates focused on substance misuse prevention, are a critical component of Talk it Out NC’s grassroots efforts to reach North Carolinians in their local communities. From in-person educational engagement events, to featured interviews with NC media outlets, the Talk it Out NC Ambassadors are located statewide to assist in the distribution and execution of initiatives aimed at reducing underage drinking in North Carolina.

To help reduce underage drinking in North Carolina, we work cross-functionally with organizations that share our commitment and have direct access to teens and families across the state. Our partners include experts from all the following sectors: 

• Education 
• Medical and Mental Health Care 
• First Responders and Law Enforcement
• Substance Misuse Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery 

Our Partners