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Alcohol Use and Young People

Recent news of alcohol related deaths of young people and reports of increases in binge drinking have parents concerned and wondering what more they can do.  The following resources and links have been assembled to help parents of teens and college students to better understand alcohol use among young people and tips for how parents can help.

 

Extension Resources:

For Parents of Teens

“But You and Dad Drink” – Teen Talk Fact Sheet

“Teens and Parties”

“Talking to Your Teen about Alcohol”

Reframing Youth Risk Taking – Resources for Parents

For Parents of College Students

Information for Parents – College student alcohol use

Links

For Parents of Teens

Start Talking Before They Start Drinking

For Parents of College Students

University of MN Parents

Minnesota Public Radio

College Drinking - Changing the Culture

Talking to Your Student about Alcohol

Students and Alcohol - A Guide for Parents 

The Smart Women Smart Choices Program

General Information Links

Minnesota Institute of Public Health

Parents: The Anti-Drug


Teens and alcohol use (U of M Moment audio file)

Parents of teens typically worry about whether their adolescent is experimenting with alcohol. Considering numbers from recent studies, parents do have plenty to worry about. Colleen Gengler, professor with the University of Minnesota Extension, has more.

Fully produced 90 minute feature

College Drinking What's a Parent to Do?
Mp3 file from Minnell

 
 
 
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