Alcohol use is common among teens. By age 15, a third of all teenagers have had at least one drink. By age 18, that number doubles. Teenagers who drink are at risk for many health risks and dangers. They can include binge drinking, memory and learning problems, long-term heart disease, injuries, violence, aggressive behavior, and property damage.
Discussing alcohol use with your teenagers is essential to helping them understand the risks they take when they drink. But talking to your kids about alcohol isn’t always easy. Here are six tips to help you talk to your kids about alcohol.