A Parents Guide to the Teen Brain

It's a fact. New research shows alcohol affects
a teenager’s developing brain differently than an
adult’s. Memory, learning and impulse control can be
impaired seriously. The risk of addiction goes up
dramatically. So talk to your kids about the dangers of
alcohol and set clear rules about no alcohol use.

Facts about drinking for teens and parents

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Some resources for you

• Idaho 211 Careline
  Lists low cost or free health and human services in your community.
  1-800-926-5288 or 2-1-1 or http://www.idahocareline.org
• 
  Health and Welfare Substance Abuse Programs
  http://SubstanceAbuse.idaho.gov
• Children’s Mental Health Councils
  http://www.helpingIdahoFamilies.com for information
  regarding children’s behavioral, emotional, or mental
  health concerns.
• Substance Abuse Prevention Services
  http://www.PreventionIdaho.net includes classes for children
  and parenting classes.
• Idaho Federation of Families
  http://www.idahofederation.org focuses on helping families
  meet the needs of youth with mental, emotional, or
  behavioral disorders.
• Treasure Valley Alcohol Drug Coalition
  http://www.tvadc.org

For More Information

• Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center
  http://www.udetc.org

Idaho Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness
Resource Center (RADAR)
http://hs.boisestate.edu/RADAR

Idaho College Health Coalition
http://www.boisestate.edu/healthservices/ICHC

Idaho State Dept. of Education
http://www.sde.state.id.us/Safe

Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and
Reduce Underage Drinking
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov or
http://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov

Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free
http://www.alcoholfreechildren.org