Get Involved In Your community
There's no question that alcohol and drug problems affect every community. Individuals like you, joining together with others who care, can make a difference. Your role in the community is very important. You can make an impact by taking action in several small ways.
- Volunteer with your local school district.
- Get involved in a community coalition.
- Get involved in the parent-teacher organization. Encourage discussions with other parents and pledge to agree that no parent will purchase alcohol for or allow underage teens to drink in their home.
- Contact your elected officials and ask them to support relevant underage drinking legislation such as higher alcohol taxes, social host laws, keg registration programs, graduated driver’s license policies, etc.
- Ask your child’s physician to screen for alcohol use during annual check ups. The CRAFFT is a valid screening tool specifically designed for physicians to screen adolescents. Ask your own physician if he or she screens all patients – especially parents.
