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Peer Pressure & Underage Drinking: The Inside Scoop

For parents of 5th through 8th graders
Tuesday, April 13, 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Health Education Center
660 N. Westmoreland, Lake Forest

During these formative years, adolescents...

Separate from family
Identify themselves by what they do or who they “hang out” with
Can “cross the line” and start using alcohol

Get “the inside scoop” on peer pressure and learn steps parents can take to help kids:

Stay open and honest with you
Develop a healthy sense of self
Learn to say “NO” to alcohol!

Facilitator: Tom Miller, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor,
The Child Adolescent & Family Development Center

Free program. No registration necessary. Please join us for this important topic.

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IN THE NEWS:
Speak Up! Wins Federal Grant Press Release

Adults put on notice about teen drinking Chicago Tribune

Teens "Shock" Community Gazebo News

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS Grades 5-8
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Resilience
Connecting with Your Teen

DVD ON UNDERAGE DRINKING GETS PARENTS & TEENS TALKING

Award-winning Our Stories DVD offers personal stories about the risks of teen alcohol use, and gets conversations started!Learn more & ORDER the DVD.

THINK UNDERAGE DRINKING DOESN'T AFFECT A TEEN'S BRAIN? THINK AGAIN.

New research shows memory, learning and impulse control can be impaired seriously. The risk of addiction goes up dramatically. Parents, talk to your kids, set clear rules, and get the complete story in English or Spanish (reprints at LEAD’s office).

The DVD and News Story were created by the SpeakUp! Prevention Coalition. Click on the logo above for more information.