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Tools, guides, and resources available to help you start the conversation

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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.

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.

In 2023, the NC ABC Commission conducted a survey of more than 800 parents, as well as students ages 11 to 18, to better understand teenage alcohol use in North Carolina. The results are a snapshot of underage drinking perceptions and behaviors in North Carolina, including peer, parental, and social media influences on a teen’s decision to drink alcohol.

In spring 2017, the NC ABC Commission conducted a statewide poll of middle and high school students and parents of middle and high school students.

The results of this research, which are available in the links below, were used to identify points of success, areas for improvement and insights for further initiative development.

In spring 2016, the NC ABC Commission embarked on its third round of custom research. Research began with focus groups of middle-school-aged boys, middle-school-aged girls, and parents of middle school students. The Commission then conducted a statewide poll of middle and high school students and parents of middle and high school students.

The results of this research—available in the links below—were used to identify points of success, areas for improvement and insights for further initiative development.

In spring 2015, the NC ABC Commission conducted a statewide poll of middle and high school students and parents of middle and high school students.

The results of this research, which are available in the links below, were used to identify points of success, areas for improvement and insights for further initiative development.

In summer 2014, the NC ABC Commission conducted a statewide poll of middle and high school students and parents of middle and high school students. Immediately following the poll, the NC ABC Commission conducted focus groups with middle-school-aged boys, middle-school-aged girls, and parents of middle school students.

The results of this research, which are available in the links below, helped to inform the messaging, materials, and components of the Talk It Out initiative.

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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