Preventing Underage Drinking and Tobacco Use

Articles

• E-cigarettes & Vaping
  An important question for pediatricians is whether nonsmoking teenagers will be attracted by the novelty or the perceived safety of e-cigarettes, take up the habit, and become addicted to nicotine. Candy-like flavors may be particularly appealing to children and adolescents. Because e-cigarettes are sold online, young people may have easy access for purchase, as most suppliers do not confirm the age of Internet customers.
• BeTheParents.org
  The epidemic of teenage drinking is preventable. Everyone can play a role in helping youth make positive choices; explore BeTheParents.org website to learn how to be part of the solution.
• New Alcohol Screening Guide Will Help Clinicians Identify Underage Drinkers
• $122,000 in an UNDERAGE DRINKING GRANT
• About the Idaho Partnership (pdf)
• Start Talking to Kids Before They Start Drinking brochure order form (pdf)

Links

• Hard Choices Comic Book
  This special comic book, developed by SAMHSA in collaboration with Marvel Entertainment and the Elks USA, features Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four characters in a battle against underage drinking. Hard Choices urges kids to become real-life heroes by making healthy choices.
• Health Alliance brochures
  You can download this at no cost