Talk with your teenager about alcohol.

One in four ninth-grade students reported bingedrinking—
having five or more drinks on one
occasion—in the last month, according to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention. Children are
drinking at younger and younger ages. Girls now
consume alcohol at rates equal to boys.
Research shows that children are less likely to drink
when their parents are involved with them, discipline
them consistently, and set clear expectations. Talk
often with your child about the dangers of alcohol,
and take underage alcohol use seriously. Model
healthy drinking habits at home. For more information
on teenage drinking, contact your EAP or
employee resource program.