The Bottom Line
youth—more than all other illicit substances combined. MADD’s Power of Parents handbooks are based on the latest research by Robert Turrisi, PhD at Penn State University, which, when followed, has shown up to a 30% reduction in underage drinking. The research-based principles and materials are useful to help parents have the critical discussions about alcohol as well as cannabis and other substances with their children—from middle school through high school.
Talking with your teen about alcohol and cannabis doesn’t have to happen all at once—and it doesn’t have to be perfect. What matters most is that you keep showing up. You’ve set the foundation. Now keep building trust and reinforcing the message. They are ready… how are you preparing them to think ahead and speak up? This series of resources can help parents substantially reduce the chance that their child will drink alcohol and use cannabis before the age of 21. Alcohol is the substance most commonly used by
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