We all have stress in our lives. When it comes to your teens, you know that school (like homework, tests, SATs, college applications) combined with juggling social media and after-school activities is one of...
Talking to your child about drugs and alcohol doesn’t mean lecturing. In fact, there are many things you can do (or may already do!) to provide the type of environment that may keep your child from experimenting...
Students preparing to attend college have already taken several steps toward independence. Deciding where to go to college, what career path to pursue, and how to finance an advanced education are all choices in...
We’ve all heard stories about kids who spend their first year of college partying – and flunk out. How do you know if your son or daughter is at risk? How much does drinking...
Most party fouls are pretty dumb, but one has real consequences. Underage drinking and driving: the ultimate party foul! This website helps new drivers between the ages of 16 and 17 remember that it is...
Hosted By: The Center for Prevention and Counseling “We try to get kids involved as much as we can because they really are the catalyst for getting a message out there. Kids are so...
My college freshman is coming home for the summer and I am anticipating that he will want to continue his college social life while at home. How do I talk to him about alcohol?...
With the prevalence of opioid addiction, relaying the importance of preventing underage drinking can be difficult without understanding the dynamically developing adolescent brain. Not everyone who misuses alcohol or other drugs becomes addicted but,...
Freshman Erica Buschick was excited to return to Miami University following a long winter break at her Chicago-area home and decided to socialize with friends over drinks. Buschick and her roommate began drinking at...
