How to Address Underage Drinking
Alcohol is the most widely used substance among America’s teens and young adults, posing substantial health and safety risks. Believe it or not, the average age for a first drink is 14. A Parent’s Guide...
Monthly Archive: July 2018
Teenage Binge Drinking: Risks Involved And Ways To Stop The Habit
Children aged between 12 and 20 consume 11% of the total alcohol in the US (1).Underage drinking is illegal, but it is one of the biggest problems plaguing parents and authorities around the world. One weekend of...
Alcohol’s Effects on Adolescents
During adolescence, many people begin to experiment with alcohol, yet relatively little is known about alcohol’s effects on this critical stage of development. We do know that early initiation of alcohol use remains one...
Stay Safe This Summer
On behalf of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, I hope you enjoyed a safe and fun Fourth of July. With summer finally here, it’s exciting to think about all the upcoming opportunities...
Underage Drinking in the Home… You Should Know!
STATE LAW IN New Jersey What does state law say? Under New Jersey state law, anyone who purposely or knowingly offers, serves or makes alcohol available to an underage person or entices or encourages...
