What every parent needs to know about underage drinking and alcohol use disorder. Why do some young people develop an alcohol use disorder while others do not? And what can parents do to help prevent underage drinking before it begins. On this episode of Step Up to Save Our Children, we welcome Amanda Conn-Starner of PreventionFIRST! and Sheila Book, author of Pour Decisions, for an important conversation about underage alcohol consumption, prevention, and addiction. Sheila’s book tells the story of twin girls whose lives take very different paths: one develops an alcohol use disorder, while the other does not. Their contrasting experiences offer a powerful starting point for exploring the many factors that can influence a young person’s relationship with alcohol.
Together, we discuss why teens begin drinking, the risks of early alcohol use, warning signs parents should recognize, and how families can have honest conversations about alcohol. We also explore the importance of prevention, parental expectations, and early intervention. Parents, you don’t have to wait for a problem to start making a difference. Learn how awareness, communication, and informed decisions can help protect our children.
Learn more about prevention resources:
PreventionFIRST! — https://prevention-first.org/
Visit PreventionFIRST! to learn more about substance-use prevention and resources for families and communities. Listen, learn, and share this episode with parents and caregivers who want to help young people make safer, healthier choices.
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Step Up to Save Our Children is a new podcast promoting a healthy, safe and drug fee community. Important topics with professional guests provide information on a variety of topics from high potency marijuana, underage drinking, fentanyl poisoning and other drug and mental health related issues. This podcast, Step Up to Save Our children, is attempting to meet parents and caregivers where you are. Whether at home, exercising or waiting for your child from sports, music or ballet, this will be your opportunity to keep your children safe by educating yourself to the dangers they face.
Who am I? Denise Mayer is a 53-year resident of Anderson Township. Denise received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati. She has worked in many volunteer endeavors and was the creator and publisher of Brainstorm Magazine, a publication written by and for high school students that was distributed at sixty-five high schools in the Greater Cincinnati area in the late 80’s and 90’s. A huge advocate for children’s safety and welfare, Denise started Step Up Anderson Township to bring awareness and education to the community on the topics of illegal drugs, vaping, and underage drinking that are affecting our young people. She is a wife of 53 years, mother of three daughters, and grandmother of six, all living in the Anderson Township area and attending Forest Hills Schools. She and her husband Rick are dedicated to their welfare and health as well as that of the Anderson Community.
