Graduation
is a time to celebrate. But before your high school seniors begin their
parties, take the time to talk with them about keeping events
alcohol-free—it just may save a life. No amount of underage drinking is
legal or safe. And we know that any underage drinking can lead to
consuming too much alcohol, which can lead to poor decisions, alcohol
overdose, and possibly death.
Even
as high school students reach this milestone, they still need their
parents’ guidance. Being a positive role model, talking to other parents
and teens, supervising parties to make sure no alcohol is served, and
supporting alcohol-free school celebrations can help prevent a
life-changing mistake.
Be
sure to tell graduates to play it safe and party right—and
alcohol-free—at graduation. A well-deserved celebration shouldn’t end in
tragedy.
About the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The
mission of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
(NIAAA) is to generate and disseminate fundamental knowledge about the
effects of alcohol on health and well-being, and apply that knowledge to
improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol-related
problems, including alcohol use disorder, across the lifespan. The
institute is one of 27 institutes and centers in the National Institutes
of Health. For more information, visit www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov.
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