CATRIC Talking About Alcohol

THE EFFECTS OF DRINKING ON THE BODY/PHYSICALLY HOW WHAT WHY CONVERSATION TOPICS Here are some topics you can use to guide your discussions using the how, what and why approaches.

What physical activities do you want to do in the future that drinking could hurt?

Why do you think some young people drink?

How do you think drinking helps or hurts the body?

HOW DRINKING AFFECTS DECISIONS/CHOICES HOW WHAT WHY

Why do you think

How do you think drinking affects choices young people make?

What problems can happen when young people choose to drink?

some young people drink if it can have a negative impact on choices?

DRINKING BEFORE 21 HOW WHAT

WHY

Why do you think some people would start drinking before 21?

How does drinking before the age

What answers could you give friends if they are pushing you to drink?

of 21 affect someone?

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REMEMBER: Try to keep your cool and not display facial expressions showing anger or frustration if you hear things that you do not like. Your child needs you and this conversation. Keep it going.

Kids who drink before 21 are more likely to: • Face problems in school • Get assaulted • Abuse alcohol later in life • Drown or fall • Die in a car crash Share the Facts

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