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The Stop Underage Drinking site supports the Start Talking Before They Start Drinking Campaign in their efforts to combat underage drinking and to educate parents, youth, and others on the issue of alcohol abuse. Underage drinking can have serious consequences. You can protect your children from the risks associated with drinking by maintaining open communication and expressing a clear, consistent message about alcohol. Building a close relationship with your kids will make it easier for them to come to you for help in making decisions that impact their health and well-being.

View the Video PSAs

View the Video PSA: Brandon's Story
View the Video PSA: Emily's Story

Please visit PSA Central to download or order the TV, Radio or Print PSA's. You may also order a copy of the Underage Drinking Prevention PSAs by sending an email to adcouncil@hartforddirect.com and include the following information:

•   Underage Drinking Prevention Campaign
•   Specify TV (Beta, ¾”, or VHS) and/or Radio Kit
•   Mailing address with phone number

Additional Resources:

Talk about Alcohol with Your Teen Video Vignette

Before a Teen Party, Talk about Alcohol Video Vignette

What To Know - Your children need information to make good decisions. Learn about the facts and consequences of underage drinking.

What To Say - Your children benefit from talking with you every day about what’s going on in their lives. Don’t wait until a problem arises to talk with them about drinking alcohol.

What To Do - Take steps to build strong relationships with your children. Your ongoing involvement, care, and concern will help your children stay safe.




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Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools
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Administration for Children and Families
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Office of the Surgeon General
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
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Last Reviewed on 8/19/2008