Teens don’t know the full extent to which underage drinking can interfere with what’s important to them unless they’re taught. Having a meaningful discussion is not a one-time event.

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No one likes to be caught off guard. Prepare yourself to capture a memorable moment with your child when you discuss underage drinking. It’s important to know your facts because the conversation will change as your children move through middle school and high school. Starting with the basics and evolving into “what if” scenarios is perfectly logical.

• Let’s say your teen is at the driving age. Make sure they know that alcohol-related deaths and injuries are a major risk of underage drinking.

Email: prevention-health@lakecountyil.gov
Website: health.lakecountyil.gov
Location: 3010 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL, USA
Phone: 847-377-8770
Facebook: facebook.com/healthdepartment/
Twitter: @LakeCoHealth

Phone: 224-765-3200

Phone: 224-765-3600

Funded in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services,

Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery through a grant from the

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration.