RALEIGH, N.C. (April 1, 2023) – Talk it Out NC, the North Carolina initiative to prevent underage drinking, is joining forces with Governor Roy Cooper as he raises awareness about alcohol misuse. On April 10th, Governor Cooper issued a proclamation announcing April as Alcohol Awareness Month. He shared that excessive drinking is the third leading […]
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Teen Independence: How to Encourage It, Safely
As you begin loosening the reins and giving your teen independence, make sure to set boundaries and arm your child with the tools they need to make good decisions to stay safe. Fostering teen independence is a balancing act for parents who want to give their kids freedom but have safety concerns. Although your first […]
North Carolina Recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month and the Dangers of Underage Drinking
Governor Cooper & Talk it Out NC Promote Initiatives to Reduce Underage Drinking in NC RALEIGH, N.C. – (April 6, 2021) April is Alcohol Awareness Month in North Carolina. This month, Governor Roy Cooper and Talk it Out NC along with organizations like NABCA, CADCA, and PTTC are addressing the dangers and misuse of alcohol across […]
Legal Consequences of Providing Alcohol to Minors
Just as teens feel peer pressure to drink underage, parents often feel pressured to facilitate underage drinking or provide alcohol to their kids. Parents and other adults come up with countless reasons for what’s ultimately a dangerous and consequential decision. Some argue, “At least if kids drink at my house, I can oversee it and […]
9 Responsibilities for Children & Teens (And Why it Matters)
Raising responsible children is a top priority for parents. We all want our kids to grow up to be responsible and independent adults. One way to achieve this goal is to give your kids chores or other responsibilities. It may seem a little old-fashioned, especially in our high-tech society, but chores teach kids life skills, […]
Alcohol Facts for Kids: The Truth About Teenage Drinking
Start the conversation about the perils of underage drinking with your kids by giving them all the facts and up-to-date research. You need to start teaching your children about the dangers of teenage drinking when they are young, which is probably before you are ready. Underage drinking starts earlier than most parents consider, with sometimes […]
Is My Teen Experimenting With Alcohol?
For many teens, as they get closer to adulthood, they’re in a hurry to experience grown-up things, like alcohol. For parents, as your teen pushes boundaries, it’s common for you to be concerned about underage drinking. Experimenting with alcohol should not be considered a rite of passage or just something that teens are going to […]
Underage Drinking at Parties: Consequences for Teens
As your teen starts attending parties with their peers, starting the conversation to prevent them from succumbing to the peer pressure to drink alcohol should be a top priority for parents. Alcohol is the most widely abused substance by youth, and every year, underage drinking results in the death of 3,500 children under the age […]
Teenage Drinking Statistics: Underage Drinking in America
Get ready to start the conversation with your children about underage drinking by beefing up your knowledge of some of the latest teenage drinking statistics among America’s youth. As kids mature, their natural inclination is to assert their independence and test boundaries. Arming them with the facts will make it less likely they will succumb […]
How Parents Can Discourage Teenage Drunk Driving
Parents need to take the wheel when it comes to teenage impaired driving because your child’s life depends on it. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Experts also say that 15 percent of those deadly crashes […]