When you talk to your teen, it's important to be informed, so you can be prepared to explain your reasoning and answer their questions. Here are some more resources to help you expand your knowledge base:

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More About the Teen Brain and Alcohol...

• DEA: How Drugs Alter Brain Development and Affect Teens

• NPR: Teen Drinking May Cause Irreversible Brain Damage

• Harvard Medical School: Alcohol harms the brain in teen years –– before and after that, too

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More Facts and Info About  Alcohol..

• NIH National Institute of Drug Abuse: Alcohol Facts

• NIH National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA): Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and Your Health

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More Info On Talking to Your Teen...

• Mayo Clinic: Underage drinking: Talking to your teen about alcohol

• NIH NIAAA: Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Why You Should Talk With Your Child About Alcohol and Other Drugs

 

Support Groups and Treatment Resources...

• NIH NIAAA: Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help

• Alcoholics Anonymous

• Smarter Recovery

• Al-Anon

• Alateen