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Tools, guides, and resources available to help you start the conversation
Get the Information You Need
Empowering your teen to make safe choices starts with having access to the right tools. Our resource hub is designed to provide parents, teachers, caregivers, and other trusted adults with free, easy-to-access materials that make talking about underage drinking a little less stressful.
Whether you’re starting the conversation with a middle schooler or setting boundaries with a high school senior, we have teen resources designed to support families at every stage. From conversation starters to pledge cards, the parent resources below are here to help.
Downloadable Resources
The following materials were developed by the NC ABC Commission for the Talk It Out campaign.
- Parent and Teen Pledge Cards
- Conversation Starter Cards
- Can We Talk? — Conversation Starter Cards for Teens
- The Effects of Alcohol on Student Success
- The Effects of Alcohol on Student Success – Español
- Alcohol & The Teenage Brain Infographic
- Alcohol & The Teenage Brain Infographic – Full Version
- Underage Drinking Infographic
- Conversation Starters
- Why Small Conversations Make a Big Impression
- Talk It Out Campaign Booklet
- How Alcohol Affects Athletic Performance
- How Alcohol Affects Athletic Performance – Español
- Talk It Out Brochure
- Talk it Out Brochure – Español
The State of Underage Drinking in North Carolina
The findings from the North Carolina ABC Commission research were used to identify areas of success, opportunities for improvement, and recommendations on how Talk it Out NC could be further developed.
The Outlook on Underage Drinking Across
the United States
How does North Carolina measure up to what’s happening across the country?
Get national updates on underage drinking, read the latest research, and discover alcohol education resources.
Further Your Knowledge
These downloadable materials are meant to accompany the information shared on our alcohol awareness blog. While our blog covers the latest news and cultural trends, our resource hub gives you the “how-to” materials to help you take action today.
Start the Conversation Today
Downloading the material is only the first step. The real impact happens when you sit down and talk it out. Learn more about how to start the conversation with your teen today.
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