Underage drinking and practical advice on how to prevent teen alcohol use‪.‬ Close to Home

As graduation is quickly approaching and many teens and parents are facing a very different graduation ceremony celebrating their achievements this year, Prevention Specialist, Abi Steele, talks candidly about what does and does not work when talking to teens about alcohol use.

According to a recent MarketWatch article Alcohol sales in the U.S. since COVID-19 have greatly increased, and Abi discusses how this increase could potentially negatively impact our youth and increase their access to alcohol. Teen safety is a priority for All On Board Coalition and Keystone Substance Abuse services, and professionals and concerned community members are determined to educate our teens about the dangers of underage drinking and protect their future.

Abi discusses the potential liability, legality and pitfalls surrounding parent's social hosting, and all summarizes Good Samaritan Laws in order to help parents educate themselves and their children about the potential implications of underage alcohol use.

In addition to the parent's influence on student drinking behaviors, Abi also discusses the impact of positive peer influences on teens and shares about All On Board Coalition's All YOUth On Board Club where teens can join and unite with other teens to prevent substance use and find peer support for their choice not to use.

Abi also mentions that Keystone has several Prevention Specialists who are available to help parents navigate difficult discussion with teens and provide effective guidance for preventing teen alcohol or drug use.