Essential Information for College Parents
How do I talk to my student about alcohol?
•Call your student frequently to find out how he or she is doing.
•Ask about the social environment on campus.
•Avoid sharing stories that glorify college drinking.
•Share with your student if there is a family history of alcohol or drug problems.
•Continue to encourage open dialogue with your student.
To make informed decisions about drinking, students should know about the law, the policy at the school he or
she is attending, and the risks associated with drinking. Can underage drinking ever be considered “responsible”?
However you answer this question for yourself, acknowledging that college students typically engage in underage
drinking at some level sets the stage for a discussion between you and your child. To help your student avoid becoming sick or getting into dangerous situations if he or she chooses to drink, here are some tips to share:
•Set a limit before you start drinking and stick to it
•Make sure you have eaten a full meal before you start drinking
•Drink slowly
•Alternate non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks
•Avoid drinking shots and drinking games
•Keep track of your drink
•Don’t go to or leave parties alone
•Abstain from drinking if you are on medication
How have you talked with your student about drinking? What has worked well for your familyl?
•Ask about the social environment on campus.
•Avoid sharing stories that glorify college drinking.
•Share with your student if there is a family history of alcohol or drug problems.
•Continue to encourage open dialogue with your student.
To make informed decisions about drinking, students should know about the law, the policy at the school he or
she is attending, and the risks associated with drinking. Can underage drinking ever be considered “responsible”?
However you answer this question for yourself, acknowledging that college students typically engage in underage
drinking at some level sets the stage for a discussion between you and your child. To help your student avoid becoming sick or getting into dangerous situations if he or she chooses to drink, here are some tips to share:
•Set a limit before you start drinking and stick to it
•Make sure you have eaten a full meal before you start drinking
•Drink slowly
•Alternate non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks
•Avoid drinking shots and drinking games
•Keep track of your drink
•Don’t go to or leave parties alone
•Abstain from drinking if you are on medication
How have you talked with your student about drinking? What has worked well for your familyl?
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