Our Stories: The Underage Drinking Problem

Award-winning DVD, created for parents by the Speak Up! Underage Drinking Prevention Coalition, offers compelling personal stories that convey the risks of teen alcohol use and get conversations started! 89% of parents said watching the film together with their teen helped them have a meaningful discussion. Here's what parents and their teens shared after viewing the DVD...

I now feel more comfortable speaking to my parents and friends about drinking. --Student

Excellent DVD ... a message my son will remember. --Parent

I just thought that the one time you make a mistake could be your last mistake. --Student

It certainly opened by eyes. --Parent

I had a really good talk with my mom and brother... now I'm even more convinced not to drink. --Student

For more results/feedback click here for a recent Speak Up! Newsletter.

Watch the clip below from the powerful "Our Stories" video.

Want more information about underage drinking? Need help getting the conversation going? Order the 17 minute DVD and parent handbook.In addition to the original Lake Forest/Lake Bluff version, a more general version is available and is being used by other local communities and across the county.

Our Stories won a 2008 Gold Aurora Award for superiority in film and video production for a documentary and an Honorable Mention from the 2009 Hermes Creative Awards. Congratulations to Bitter Jester Creative of Highland Park, IL; the Coalition, under the direction of Dick Block and Stacy Vermylen; and the wonderful people who starred in the film!