To read the findings from the Alcohol Behavior Survey High School, administered to 265 students at Cohasset High School in December 2019, please CLICK HERE. 

UNDERAGE DRINKING

By National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA)

“Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among America’s youth, and drinking by young people poses enormous health and safety risks.”

“Research shows that young people’s brains keep developing well into their 20s. Alcohol can alter this development, potentially affecting both brain structure and function. This may cause cognitive or learning problems and/or make the brain more prone to alcohol dependence. This is especially a risk when people start drinking young and drink heavily.”

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INSURANCE PROGRAMS THAT HELP TEEN DRIVERS

By Ashley Chorpenning & Jason Metz, Forbes, November 2020

“A quarter of teen drivers surveyed between 2014 and 2017 reported being involved in one or more car accidents, according to the most recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Young Driver Survey. The survey also found that these accidents resulted from bad judgements  such as driving late at night, reading text messages while driving, speeding and drinking alcohol.”

“While the only way for a young driver to gain experience on the road is to keep driving, some auto insurance companies have developed programs to help teens curb bad driving behaviors and improve driving skills.”

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“Picking one area around screen time that particularly impacts your circle of your kid’s friends/ parents is a way to open doors and get parents working together, rather than in silos. Perhaps your child is playing video games a lot these days, you could invite the other families with whom he is playing games to discuss the Video Game chapter.”

MEETING DATES: 

1. Social Media – Weds, December 2nd at 6 pm, PST
2. Video Games – Weds, January 6th at 6 pm, PST
3. Mental Health – Weds, February 3rd at 6 pm, PST

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Helen believes it is stories like hers and sadly many others, that hold the power to create change.  Helen will graciously remind us of the power we have as parents to help our teens make smart, healthy and safer choices.  

Participants will learn about the problem and consequences of underage drinking and marijuana use,  the role of teens’ friends/peers, the power of parents and adults and what we can do today, tomorrow and in the future to keep our kids safe.

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