Alcohol Use/Abuse by Children by

What you need to know...

agenova — 2013-12-05 17:48:49 UTC

*Drinking in childhood IS serious problem

*Warning signs can help parents spot a problem

*Parents can take action and help

agenova — 2013-12-05 17:50:41 UTC

* Children who drink alcohol before age 15 are 5x more likely to have drinking problems than those who start after age 21

* Almost 30% of children aged 12 to 20 years report drinking alcohol (same amount as the total population of Michigan!)

* Around 20% of those underage drinkers are binge drinkers (same amount as the total population of Virginia!)

agenova — 2013-12-05 17:57:45 UTC

mental, emotional, physical, and behavioral changes

agenova — 2013-12-05 18:00:24 UTC

agenova — 2013-12-05 18:02:32 UTC

*Learn and Watch for signs and do not ignore them

*Talk early and often with your child

*Get as involved as you can with your child's activities

*Be a good role model

*Teach your child to choose good friends

*Remind your child about rules and consequences of drinking

*Set rules about being involved with others who drink

~no driving in cars with people who drink
~ call an adult to help with situation

agenova — 2013-12-05 18:34:43 UTC

agenova — 2013-12-05 18:35:46 UTC