Alcohol Prevention
The majority youth in Douglas County are aware of the dangers that come with alcohol use.
Learn the facts to reinforce positive behavior when you engage with the youth in your life.
Did you know?
89% of Douglas County youth think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they drink alcohol nearly every day.
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95% of Douglas County youth say that the adults they live with feel it would be wrong for them to drink alcohol.
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91% of Douglas County youth have not drank alcohol in the past 30 days.
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Source: Kansas Communities That Care Student Survey, 2022
Resources for alcohol prevention
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SAMHSA provides important speaking points and facts when it comes to talking to your child about drinking.
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Responsibility.org provides lots of information, discussion starters, and statistics that pertain to underage drinking.
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Ask Listen Learn is dedicated to providing parents, teachers, and kids with the information they need about preventing substance misuse.
Support youth and give them space to grow
Encouraging youth to be independent is an important part of helping them become healthy adults.
Set clear rules and expectations about alcohol including in your home and what to do in social situations.
Factors that may increase the risk of alcohol use.
Significant social transitions such as graduating to middle or high school or getting a driver’s license.
A history of social and emotional problems.
Depression and other serious emotional problems.
A family history of alcoholism.
Contact with peers involved in troubling activities.
Be a positive adult role model.
Stay away from alcohol in high-risk situations. For example, do not operate a vehicle after drinking alcohol.
Get help if you think you have an alcohol-related problem.
Do not give alcohol to your children. Tell them that any alcohol in your home is off limits to them and to their friends.