How to Talk About Alcohol Abuse & Misuse
Learn ways help prevent underage drinking before it starts
Preparing To Start The Conversation
At Talk it Out NC, we understand that talking to young people about underage drinking can feel intimidating. So, we’ve put together a toolkit to help you navigate through the different stages of the conversation.
As you talk to the young people in your life about alcohol abuse and misuse, these resources will help you:
Talk it Out NC Toolkit
Conversation Goals
From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this framework will help you prepare for your first conversation about substance misuse with your teenager.
Tips For Talking it Out
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism offers parents detailed facts on teenage drinking and suggestions on how to create an open dialogue and maintain a strong parent-child relationship.
Resources For Parents
SAMHSA Health Services Administration has developed a library of fact sheets and brochures to help parents and other adult caregivers start and continue the conversation about substance misuse.
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