Thursday, April 18, 2024

Thursday Thoughts: Mixed Messages About Alcohol

 


We see and hear a lot about Alcohol and Underage Drinking. Mixed messages about drinking are everywhere - on TV and social media - in movies and music lyrics - not to mention the hype friends or classmates may tell you. That's why it's important to be informed and Know The Facts for yourself.

Here are some of the common Myths vs. Facts shared by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the federal Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD):


Resources to Learn More About Underage Drinking

https://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/atod/alcohol

https://niaaaforteens.niaaa.nih.gov/


If you or a friend need help, call 
SAMHSA's National Helpline
800-662-HELP


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