Getting Alcohol is Easy for Many Teens. 84.3% of teens who drink say getting their hands on free alcohol is almost as easy as getting their hands on a pizza. Many teens access alcohol from their families, friends, or at other people’s homes, which makes underage drinking alarmingly easy. This accessibility poses significant risks, as… Read more »
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Mike Nerney, a prevention specialist, makes the following recommendations to parents about strategies they can implement to keep their children safe.
Amelia M. Arria, Ph.D., from the University of Maryland School of Public Heath gave a compelling research-based presentation at the February, 2017 CADCA conference.