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Staying in the game as teens grow up means communicating differently. Be willing to listen to your teen's experiences. Let your teen know that youth who drink alcohol are more likely to injure themselves or others. It’s known to lower their inhibitions, and they make choices they wouldn’t normally make.

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Memorable moments can happen any time and place. It's about keeping your eyes and ears open for an opportunity. Did you hear the lyrics of that song? What do you think about them? This movie seems to glamorize alcohol use. Do you think that's how it is in real life? What's the billboard over there telling us about alcohol? Use everyday situations to lead into discussion about the risks of underage drinking.

• Alcohol can impair judgment, leading to riskier decisions.
• Underage drinking interferes with normal brain development.

Congratulations! Your child has reached another milestone, and you discussed the risks of underage drinking with them. Now, it’s time to follow up on that initial encounter.

• You know what your child is passionate about. Have a discussion featuring how drinking alcohol underage could put that in jeopardy. Are your kids athletes or musicians? Are they working on their mental health or looking forward to the future? Find what hits home and discuss together what alcohol use could mean.

Want to see the student campaign and more? Visit Prevention112

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

Website: edgewood.nssd112.org
Location: 929 Edgewood Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

Phone: 224-765-3200

Website: northwood.nssd112.org
Location:945 North Ave Highland Park, IL 60035

Phone: 224-765-3600

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

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration.