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The Parents Council has teamed up with the Office of the Dean of Students and Student Wellness in a commitment to produce a short video on alcohol for you.

Be proactive: Talk to your ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ about alcohol

Talking to your ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ about your expectations in regards to their behavior makes a big difference. Research suggests that discussions just prior to starting college lead to lower alcohol consumption during the first year AND lowers the risk of experiencing alcohol-related consequences. Some tips for talking to your ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ include:

• Setting clear expectations about alcohol use
• Discussing consequences for alcohol use; social, legal, and the consequences you will impose
• Stress the importance of sticking together with friends, those that go to the party come home from the party
• Identify who will they call if they or their friend needs help
• Avoid tales of drinking exploits from your own college years

Discuss with your ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ the difference between perceived alcohol use versus actual use. Students often think that other ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs use alcohol much more than they actually do. When ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs understand that “not everybody drinks” and “not everyone drinks a lot”, it can be easier and less difficult to make legal, low-risk choices.

Resources

College Parents of America - 

Please visit the Alcohol Information, Resources, and Initiatives webpage for more information about this issue.