How to Stop Teenage Drinking

In the past, the most common approach to curbing teen alcohol abuse was a prohibitive one--simply telling kids not to drink, and assessing punishment for a violation. But we now know that this is ineffective; furthermore, teens who come from a background of abstinence are more likely to drink inappropriately than those who come from a background of moderate consumption.

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  1. How to Stop Teenage Drinking

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      Recognize that curbing teen drinking is not just a family matter; it's important to support school and community programs that help combat this problem directly (through educational outreach about the consequences of irresponsible drinking) or indirectly (by offering constructive alternatives to drinking).

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      Be a good role model. Although teen behavior is heavily influenced by peers, teens tend to choose their peers based in large part on parental influence. A mentor outside the family can also make a significant difference. If you drink, drink responsibly.

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      Help establish community laws and practices that make it difficult for youngsters to access alcohol. This could include the development of after-school and extracurricular activities, as well as the "cops in shops" program, which places undercover police in stores that sell liquor to monitor them for age violations.

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      Learn as much as you can about alcohol and its effects on the human body and behavior. Pass this information along to your children--without being preachy, of course.

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      Encourage a positive self-image. Low self-esteem is a common problem among teens, and is one of the major motivators for turning to alcohol. Help your teen learn to deal with stress and pressure in constructive ways--the martial arts are one example of an excellent builder of discipline and self-image.

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