Coalition For Health Promotion

04/20/2026

Prevention message from Yumadaop - bus advertisement.

04/01/2026

Talk They Hear You:

{Ages 13–16}

• Be aware that teens may have friends or
peers who drink alcohol or use other drugs
and that they may have already been exposed
to substances themselves. Make sure you’re
prepared to answer your teen’s questions
based on their first-hand experiences.
• Be upfront and clear about your expectations
regarding underage drinking and other drug
use. Remind them that their brain is still
developing through their mid-20s, which is why
alcohol and other drugs are especially harmful
for anyone under the age of 21.
• Consider using a written or verbal agreement
that clearly outlines your family rules about
drinking alcohol and using other drugs. Agree
on a code word they can text you if they’re in
a situation where alcohol or other drugs are
present so you can help them get out of the
situation without their friends or peers knowing.
• Try to understand their thoughts and
feelings about alcohol and other drugs. By
always listening and staying engaged, you’ll
encourage them to continue to talk with you
about these issues.

{Ages 17–20}

• Create clear rules for your teen or young adult
to never drink alcohol or use other drugs and
drive or get in a car if the driver has been
drinking or using other drugs.
• Have conversations about “becoming an adult”
and having “adult responsibilities.” Remind
them that peer pressure doesn’t go away just
because they’re getting older, and discuss
how they can handle those situations.
• If they’re going away to college or joining the
labor market, have talks about how to handle
this increased independence and make
healthy decisions that won’t negatively affect
their grades, employability, and safety.
• Try to be their voice of
reason. Help them come
to their own conclusions
by listening and asking
questions. Be openminded and logical when
giving feedback. As
they’re becoming adults,
treat them as such.

04/01/2026

Parents Who Host Lose the Most:

03/31/2026

Impaired driving is dangerous.

Impaired driving is entirely preventable. Know the facts, and talk with your kids about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

03/31/2026

Talk They Hear You:

Research suggests that one of the most
influential factors when a teen is growing
up is a strong, open relationship with a
parent or caregiver.

03/31/2026

Talk to your teenager about the consequences of alcohol use:

•Remind them that their brain is still
developing, which is why alcohol and other
drugs are especially harmful for anyone under
the age of 21.
• Use everyday opportunities to talk with
them—in the car, during dinner, or while
watching TV.
• Let them know you’re always there for them.
• Encourage them to get involved in sports and
other extracurricular activities.
• Help boost their confidence by teaching them
different ways to say “no” to alcohol and other
drugs and reminding them that real friends
won’t pressure them to use substances.
• Reassure them that things will get easier,
and reinforce that alcohol and other drugs
aren’t a solution.
• Consider using a written or verbal agreement
that outlines your expectations and family
rules about alcohol and other drugs.

03/31/2026

Help your child resist peer pressure to not use substances.

1. Show you care about their health,
wellness, wellbeing, and success.
2. Express your disapproval of underage
drinking and other drug use.
3. Set clear expectations about substance use
to discourage risky behaviors.
4. Tell them to never drink alcohol or use other
drugs and drive or get in a car if the driver
has been drinking or using other drugs.
5. Empower them with the skills and
strategies they need to avoid substance use.
6. Reinforce you’re a good source of
information about alcohol and other drugs

03/23/2026

Parents Who Host Lose the Most - underage drinking.

03/18/2026

Reasons for va**ng among teens.

-supported research using data in 𝘗𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘴 reports reasons for va**ng among U.S. adolescents. More information in the publication: https://loom.ly/k_1A9jI

University of Michigan AAP Pediatrics