The Bottom Line
the latest research by Dr. Robert Turrisi, PhD at Penn State University, which, when followed, has shown up to a 30% reduction in underage drinking.
Your parenting style is one of the most powerful tools you have. The way you set expectations, enforce consequences, and talk with your child shapes how they respond to life’s biggest choices. Start the conversation now and keep showing up. What you do today can help your child make safer choices tomorrow. They are following… how are you leading? 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 youth—more than all other illicit substances combined. MADD’s Power of Parents handbooks are based on
30% reduction in underage drinking
The evidence-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. By talking to children early and often, parents can prevent dangerous and deadly consequences from alcohol and other substances.
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